Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Kings, God made the Syrians hear loud noises that sounded like big armies coming to fight them. This scared the Syrians, and they thought other kings were coming to help Israel, so they ran away.

2 Kings 7:6: For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, [even] the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 5:1

It states that Naaman was a powerful Aramean commander causing fear in Israel, contradicting the panic of the Aramean army in 2 Kings 7:6.

2 Kings 5:1: Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, [but he was] a leper. [with: Heb. before] [honourable: or, gracious: Heb. lifted up, or, accepted in countenance] [deliverance: or, victory]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:23

The verse depicts a peaceful return of the Aramean soldiers, contradicting the divine-caused panic and flight in 2 Kings 7:6.

2 Kings 6:23: And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.

Contradiction with Judges 7:22

Describes a scenario where God causes confusion in an enemy camp through minimal force, contradicting the use of perceived noise in 2 Kings 7:6.

Judges 7:22: And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, [and] to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. [in: or, toward] [border: Heb. lip]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:21

It depicts an angel destroying an enemy army, contrasting the fright and retreat caused by noises in 2 Kings 7:6.

2 Chronicles 32:21: And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. [slew...: Heb. made him fall]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:8

Indicates that Assyrians would fall by a sword not wielded by men, contradicting the noise-induced fear leading to their flight in 2 Kings 7:6.

Isaiah 31:8: Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited. [from: or, for fear of] [discomfited: or, tributary: Heb. for melting, or, tribute]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in 2 Kings 7:6 could be related to the idea of God causing confusion or fear among the enemy to achieve a victory for His people. This may appear contradictory to the notion of a just and fair God if viewed as using fear and deception as a tactic. Some might see a conflict in God intervening in such a way rather than promoting direct communication or resolution.

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