Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king's messenger asked Jehu if there was peace, but Jehu told him to join his side instead. It means that Jehu had a strong message and wanted the messenger to follow him.

2 Kings 9:18: So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, [Is it] peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Contradicts by advocating for peacemaking, while 2 Kings 9:18 involves confrontation and war.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Emphasizes living peaceably with all men, contrasting the pursuit of war in 2 Kings 9:18.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom from above as peaceable, contrary to the confrontational approach in 2 Kings 9:18.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" conflicts with the warlike actions implied in 2 Kings 9:18.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Encourages putting away the sword, contrasting with the militaristic movement seen in 2 Kings 9:18.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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