Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the people were excited and put their clothes on the ground for Jehu to walk on and blew trumpets to show that he was the new king. It was their way of celebrating and showing respect for Jehu as their leader.

2 Kings 9:13: Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put [it] under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king. [is king: Heb. reigneth]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:1

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 9:13 as it recounts the anointing of Saul as king by a prophet in private, whereas 2 Kings 9:13 describes a public proclamation without mention of a private anointing ceremony.

1 Samuel 10:1: Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured [it] upon his head, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath anointed thee [to be] captain over his inheritance?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:17

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 9:13 where Jehu is immediately recognized and honored as king, while 1 Samuel 15:17 highlights Saul's lack of humility despite being made king.

1 Samuel 15:17: And Samuel said, When thou [wast] little in thine own sight, [wast] thou not [made] the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:3

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 9:13, where the anointing acknowledges divine selection, while 2 Samuel 5:3 involves formal agreement with elders, emphasizing communal consent over sudden acclamation.

2 Samuel 5:3: So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:39

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 9:13 because Solomon's anointing involved a formal ceremony with a priest, unlike Jehu's proclamation in an impromptu manner.

1 Kings 1:39: And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:20

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 9:13 in that Jeroboam's kingship arose from popular demand among the people after a division, contrasting with Jehu's abrupt elevation by a few without national consensus.

1 Kings 12:20: And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Kings 9:13 could be the tension between the actions taken to honor a new leader and the potential violence or betrayal needed to bring about this change in leadership. It highlights the conflict between respecting authority and the possible problems of supporting a violent overthrow.

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