Contradictions and Paradoxes in Esther 2:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Esther 2:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Esther 2:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Esther, two men planned to harm the king, but Esther's cousin Mordecai found out and told the king, so the men were punished and the story was written down for the king to remember.

Esther 2:23: And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

This verse suggests a talebearer reveals secrets, contradicting the idea of someone keeping a plot hidden until the time of revelation.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and forgiveness towards enemies, contradicting the punishment and execution of the conspirators.

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 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, which contradicts the execution of the conspirators as retribution.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse suggests doing good to those who hate you, in contrast to the hanging of the conspirators.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

These verses advise feeding and giving drink to enemies, which is contradictory to executing them.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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