Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Elisha, a man who talks to God, visited a city called Damascus. The king there, Benhadad, was very sick and someone told him that Elisha had arrived.

2 Kings 8:7: And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states "God is love," which contradicts with the dire prophecy and the forthcoming violence and death implied in 2 Kings 8:7.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises to "turn the other cheek" instead of resorting to violence, contrasting with the impending violence in 2 Kings 8:7.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace, which contradicts the violence and warfare context of 2 Kings 8:7.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which opposes the destructive actions leading from the prophecy in 2 Kings 8:7.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse says to "love your enemies," while 2 Kings 8:7 anticipates hostility and betrayal.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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