Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse states that a man's heart plans his way, but God directs his steps, contrasting with the idea of divine control or influence in the king's inquiry.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:6
The reliance on prophets for guidance contrasts with the king inquiring about a woman, suggesting a shift in where people seek divine truth.
1 Samuel 9:6: And he said unto him, Behold now, [there is] in this city a man of God, and [he is] an honourable man; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can shew us our way that we should go.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:15
Introduces a prophet like Moses whom God will raise, indicating that true divine insight comes through prophets, contrasting with Gehazi's intermediary role.
Deuteronomy 18:15: The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Trust in man is warned against, conflicting with the king seeking Gehazi's testimony rather than directly inquiring of the Lord.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2
Condemns those who seek counsel but not from God, contrasting with reliance on Gehazi's recounting of events rather than seeking divine guidance.
Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: