Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the person on watch duty saw Jehu and his group coming toward them, so they sent someone on a horse to ask if everything was okay. It's like when you see visitors coming to your house, and you want to know if they're bringing good news or not.

2 Kings 9:17: And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, [Is it] peace?

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse advises against giving an answer before hearing the matter, which contrasts with the immediate reaction and assumption of the lookout in 2 Kings 9:17 without further verification.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse promotes judging with righteous judgment, which contradicts the lookout's hasty and possibly superficial assessment of the approaching company in 2 Kings 9:17.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

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