Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elisha was sitting with some important men when he warned them that a messenger from the king, who was angry, was coming to take his life. Elisha asked them to close the door and keep the messenger out because he knew the king was not far behind.

2 Kings 6:32: But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and [the king] sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: [is] not the sound of his master's feet behind him?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 6:32 by advocating for peace and rejecting violence, while 2 Kings 6:32 involves a violent response to a situation.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse emphasizes leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with 2 Kings 6:32 where the king seeks to take matters into his own hands.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

This verse highlights the virtue of patience and overlooking an offense, differing from 2 Kings 6:32 which involves an immediate and heated reaction.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

Advises being slow to anger, which contradicts the hastiness seen in 2 Kings 6:32.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Encourages pursuing peace, contrasting with the conflict presented in 2 Kings 6:32.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
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