Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Hazael went to visit the prophet Elisha with many gifts from Damascus. He came to ask if King Benhadad of Syria would get better from his sickness.

2 Kings 8:9: So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? [with...: Heb. in his hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse highlights that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, whereas 2 Kings 8:9 involves Hazael delivering a potentially deceptive message from Elisha.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse states "Thou shalt not bear false witness", contrasting with 2 Kings 8:9 where Hazael's actions may involve dishonesty.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

Commands not to lie, conflicting with the misleading nature of Hazael's intentions in 2 Kings 8:9.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16-17

These verses emphasize speaking truth and not devising evil, which opposes the deceitful elements in the scenario of 2 Kings 8:9.

Zechariah 8:16-17: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Kings 8:9 comes from different translations stating different numbers of gifts sent, either forty camels or significantly fewer items. This inconsistency arises due to variations in manuscripts and interpretations over time.

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