Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 8:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 8:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 8:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this story shows how Joram, a king, went to fight a battle with his friend, but he got hurt by the enemy. It teaches us that even strong and important people can get into trouble and need help.

2 Kings 8:28: And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against Hazael king of Syria in Ramothgilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 22:5

It states that Ahaziah went with Joram to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead, just as 2 Kings 8:28 does, but adds the detail that it was at the instigation of his counselors which is not mentioned in 2 Kings 8:28.

2 Chronicles 22:5: He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.

Paradox #1

2 Kings 8:28 mentions that King Ahaziah of Judah went to war alongside King Joram of Israel against Hazael, the king of Aram. A possible contradiction is that in 2 Chronicles 22:5-6, it indicates that the war was against the Syrians at Ramoth-gilead, but the details and context around the alliances and battles might differ slightly between these accounts. These differences lead to confusion over the exact details and participants in the war.

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