Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, King Joram was hurt in a battle and went to Jezreel to get better. Jehu told his friends to make sure no one left the city to tell King Joram what they were planning.

2 Kings 9:15: But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, [then] let none go forth [nor] escape out of the city to go to tell [it] in Jezreel. [Joram: Heb. Jehoram but not in verse sixteen] [had given: Heb. smote] [let none...: Heb. let no escaper go, etc]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse suggests that obedience is better than sacrifice, contrasting with Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 9:15 which may appear as prioritizing action over strict obedience to God’s laws.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses emphasize trusting and acknowledging God in all actions, while Jehu's immediate and violent actions in 2 Kings 9:15 could be seen as lacking this reliance on divine guidance.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, which contradicts Jehu’s actions in 2 Kings 9:15 where he uses violence against his adversary.

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

Advises against taking vengeance, which contrasts with Jehu’s actions in 2 Kings 9:15 where he takes matters into his own hands.

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 James 1:20

States the wrath of man does not produce righteousness of God, conflicting with the aggressive approach seen in 2 Kings 9:15.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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