Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this story tells us about a brave man named Jehu who used all his strength to shoot an arrow at a king named Jehoram, and this was the way God wanted to stop the king because the king was not doing good things. Jehu's action was part of making things right and helping God's people.

2 Kings 9:24: And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot. [drew...: Heb. filled his hand with a bow] [sunk: Heb. bowed]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the act of Jehu killing Joram in 2 Kings 9:24.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" contradicts Jehu's action against Joram, who was an enemy.

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;

Paradox #1

This verse describes an act of violence that is directed by a prophet, which can raise questions about the morality of using violence to achieve a religious or divine purpose. It highlights a tension between the values of peace and justice versus the use of force and killing, which can be seen as morally conflicting.

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