Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill." This contradicts 2 Kings 9:10 where violence is commanded and executed.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies." This contradicts the violent retribution seen in 2 Kings 9:10.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath." This contradicts the act of vengeance in 2 Kings 9:10.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me." This contradicts the retaliatory actions present in 2 Kings 9:10.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:7
"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God." This contradicts the violent actions against others described in 2 Kings 9:10.
1 John 4:7: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the idea of violent justice. It may seem inconsistent with the teachings about mercy and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious texts. When justice involves harsh actions, it can conflict with ideals of compassion, leading to questions about reconciling these different aspects of morality.