Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:1
This verse commands Saul to annihilate the Amalekites entirely, contrasting with the specific task given to the young prophet in 2 Kings 9:4, who is to anoint a specific individual rather than destroy a group.
1 Samuel 15:1: Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee [to be] king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts the violent mission in 2 Kings 9 where anointing leads to bloody outcomes.
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 revenge, emphasizing that vengeance is the Lord’s, in contrast to the task in 2 Kings 9:4 that sets off a series of violent retributive acts.
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 Luke 6:27-28
Calls for love and kindness to enemies, which conflicts with the anointing in 2 Kings 9:4 leading to Jehu’s violent actions against Ahab’s house.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with James 1:20
States that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, which can be seen as contradicting the context of violent divine judgment following 2 Kings 9:4.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Prophecies a future where nations will beat swords into plowshares and not learn war anymore, contrasting the warlike actions resulting from the task in 2 Kings 9:4.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Clearly says, "Thou shalt not kill," which stands in contrast to the killings that occur after the young prophet anoints Jehu in 2 Kings 9:4.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Emphasizes doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God, contrasting the seemingly harsh justice pursued by Jehu after being anointed in 2 Kings 9:4.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]