Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13
This verse describes Samuel anointing David as king secretly, without immediate public acknowledgment, whereas 2 Kings 9:3 describes a private anointing with immediate implications for Jehu's kingship.
1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Contradiction with Numbers 27:18-19
In this verse, Joshua is appointed in a public and ceremonial manner, in contrast to the secretive anointing of Jehu as king in 2 Kings 9:3.
Numbers 27:18-19: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;
Contradiction with Acts 1:24-26
The selection of Matthias as an apostle involves casting lots and public prayer, contradicting the private and directive nature of the anointing in 2 Kings 9:3.
Acts 1:24-26: And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:32-34
Solomon is anointed king in a highly ceremonial and public event, differing from the stealthy anointing of Jehu in 2 Kings 9:3.
1 Kings 1:32-34: And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 2 Kings 9:3 could stem from the use of anointing to appoint Jehu as king, which involves a violent overthrow and subsequent violence. This could be seen as conflicting with moral teachings that emphasize peace and non-violence. The act of using divine authority to justify violent actions might seem inconsistent with other messages of morality in religious texts that promote love and compassion.