Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, God wanted someone to stop Ahab's family because they hurt His special helpers and did wrong things. God wanted to make things right and bring justice for His friends who were hurt.

2 Kings 9:7: And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Kings 9:7 involves carrying out a mission of killing, while Exodus 20:13 states "Thou shalt not kill," which is a direct commandment against killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 2 Kings 9:7, Jehu is instructed to destroy, whereas Matthew 5:44, in the teachings of Jesus, advises to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.

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

2 Kings 9:7 calls for vengeance against the house of Ahab, but Romans 12:19 advises believers to not seek vengeance, for vengeance belongs to God.

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 Ezekiel 18:20

2 Kings 9:7 deals with punishment upon a lineage, whereas Ezekiel 18:20 suggests that each person is responsible for their own sin, not for the sins of others.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

2 Kings 9:7 involves rejoicing in the downfall of enemies, while Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Kings 9:7 could be seen in the endorsement of violence as a means to an end. The verse involves a call to kill members of a royal family as an act of divine judgment, which might conflict with values of forgiveness and non-violence taught elsewhere in religious texts. This can create tension between the idea of justice through violent actions and the moral teaching of compassion and mercy.

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