Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Jehu made a plan against King Joram. Joram was busy protecting a city called Ramothgilead from a bad king named Hazael from Syria.

2 Kings 9:14: So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

2 Kings 9:14 involves a rebellion against a king, while Romans 13:1 states that everyone should be subject to governing authorities, as they are ordained by God.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 2 Kings 9:14, Jehu conspires against King Joram (a violent act), contradicting Matthew 5:44 which calls for loving and praying for enemies.

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 Exodus 20:13

Jehu's rebellion in 2 Kings 9:14 suggests leading to killings, which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" found in Exodus 20:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

2 Kings 9:14 shows a revolt against authority, whereas 1 Peter 2:13-14 instructs submission to every human authority for the Lord's sake.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

This verse advises not to associate with those who are rebellious, conflicting with the conspired rebellion mentioned in 2 Kings 9:14.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Contradiction with Titus 3:1-2

The rebellion in 2 Kings 9:14 contradicts Titus 3:1-2, which encourages obedience to rulers and speaking evil of no one.

Titus 3:1-2: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
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