Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, God sent a special message to a man named Jehu, telling him that he was chosen to be the new king of Israel. Jehu shared this important news with others, telling them about the message from God.

2 Kings 9:12: And they said, [It is] false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

In 2 Kings 9:12, Jehu is anointed king in secret, whereas Proverbs 27:2 advises letting another person praise you, suggesting openness and public recognition.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

2 Kings 9:12 involves revealing a divine action publicly, while Matthew 6:6 encourages private communication with God.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with John 18:20

2 Kings 9:12 involves secretive plans, but John 18:20 has Jesus speaking openly to the world, embracing transparency.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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