Contradiction with James 2:5
2 Kings 7:3 involves four leprous men, who were outcasts, forming part of God's deliverance, while James 2:5 emphasizes God choosing the poor of this world to be rich in faith, highlighting a different type of selection by God.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with Matthew 8:2-3
2 Kings 7:3 shows lepers as societal outcasts staying outside a city, whereas Matthew 8:2-3 describes Jesus openly interacting with a leper and healing him, indicating acceptance rather than segregation.
Matthew 8:2-3: And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Contradiction with Leviticus 13:46
2 Kings 7:3 describes the lepers at the gate, while Leviticus 13:46 outlines the law mandating lepers to dwell alone, outside the camp, possibly contradicting their proximity to one another.
Leviticus 13:46: All the days wherein the plague [shall be] in him he shall be defiled; he [is] unclean: he shall dwell alone; without the camp [shall] his habitation [be].
Contradiction with Luke 17:12-14
The lepers in 2 Kings 7:3 act proactively, while those in Luke 17:12-14 wait for Jesus' instruction, revealing differing responses to their condition.
Luke 17:12-14: And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
2 Kings 7:3 mentions suffering due to a siege, while Revelation 21:4 promises an end to such suffering and pain, illustrating a future contrast to their current situation.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.