Contradiction with Isaiah 2:11
This verse speaks about the haughtiness of man being humbled, contradicting the act of bowing in worship which represents humility and reverence.
Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
This verse condemns public acts of worship for show, while 2 Chronicles 20:18 describes a collective public act of bowing.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:18
Advises against voluntary humility and worshiping of angels, in contrast to the commanded bowing down in 2 Chronicles 20:18.
Colossians 2:18: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]
Contradiction with Mark 7:6
Criticizes honoring with lips while the heart is far, which can oppose the sincerity implied in Jehoshaphat’s act of worship.
Mark 7:6: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23
God expresses disdain for ritualistic worship, differing from the prescribed worship acts such as bowing in 2 Chronicles 20:18.
Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]