Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16
This verse emphasizes the value of having little with fear of the Lord over great treasure with trouble, contradicting the desirability of riches and abundance found in 2 Kings 7:15.
Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
These verses teach not to lay up earthly treasures but instead seek heavenly ones, conflicting with the theme of pursuing spoils and riches in 2 Kings 7:15.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
Advises not to trust in uncertain riches but in God, which opposes the narrative of seizing found plunder and wealth in 2 Kings 7:15.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Warns against all types of greed and emphasizes that life does not consist of possessions, which contrasts with the act of gathering spoils in 2 Kings 7:15.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
States that those who love wealth will never be satisfied, contradicting the perceived fulfillment of finding plunder in 2 Kings 7:15.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.