Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, this verse shows that the king was very sad and upset when he heard the woman's words, so he tore his clothes and wore rough fabric called sackcloth to show how sorry he was. People could see his sackcloth as he walked, which was a way to show everyone that he was feeling really bad inside.

2 Kings 6:30: And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, [he had] sackcloth within upon his flesh.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:5

This verse emphasizes loving God wholeheartedly, contrasting with the despair and lack of faith during the famine depicted in 2 Kings 6:30.

Deuteronomy 6:5: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises believers not to worry but to pray, conflicting with the king’s actions of tearing his clothes in distress.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:12

Encourages patience in tribulation and constant prayer, opposing the king's expression of hopelessness.

Romans 12:12: Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

Suggests finding joy in trials for steadfastness, which contrasts with the negative reaction in 2 Kings 6:30.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Advises against worry about life’s necessities, contradicting the panic during the famine in 2 Kings 6:30.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
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