Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the king thought the enemies were trying to trick them by pretending to leave so they could catch them when they came out. He was worried it was a trap because everyone was so hungry.

2 Kings 7:12: And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we [be] hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord, whereas 2 Kings 7:12 depicts doubt and human reasoning.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than humans, contrasting with the king's suspicion in 2 Kings 7:12.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Advises against worrying about life, which contradicts the fear and suspicion shown by the king in 2 Kings 7:12.

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?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Encourages not being anxious, unlike the king's anxious assumption in 2 Kings 7:12.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

Promises God's plans for welfare, contrasting with the king's fear of deception in 2 Kings 7:12.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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