Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, Mordecai was sitting by the king’s gate when he overheard two of the king’s helpers, Bigthan and Teresh, planning to hurt King Ahasuerus. Mordecai learned their secret and wanted to protect the king from their bad plan.

Esther 2:21: In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. [Bigthan: also called, Bigthana] [the door: Heb. the threshold]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

This verse states that the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, suggesting divine control over his actions, potentially contradicting the plot against the king mentioned in Esther 2:21.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse implies all authorities are established by God, which could contradict the treachery against the king exhibited by the king's own servants in Esther 2:21.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:2

This verse encourages prayer for kings and all in authority, suggesting a respect and support for authority that contradicts the assassination plot in Esther 2:21.

1 Timothy 2:2: For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [authority: or, eminent place]

Contradiction with Psalm 2:10-11

These verses advise kings to serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling, which contrasts the scenario of rebellion portrayed in Esther 2:21.

Psalm 2:10-11: Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
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