Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this part of the story shows a servant suggesting to send a few horses out to see what is happening because everyone is very hungry and scared. The servant thinks it's worth checking out if there is hope outside since they have nothing to lose.

2 Kings 7:13: And one of his servants answered and said, Let [some] take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city, (behold, they [are] as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it: behold, [I say], they [are] even as all the multitude of the Israelites that are consumed:) and let us send and see. [in the city: Heb. in it]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

Contradicts 2 Kings 7:13 by suggesting that hastiness leads to poverty, while 2 Kings 7:13 considers taking quick action during a siege.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts 2 Kings 7:13 as it advises trusting in the Lord and not relying on one's own understanding, while 2 Kings 7:13 involves human decision-making and reasoning.

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

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