Contradiction with 1 Kings 16:1
The verse mentions that the prophet Jehu focused solely on the house of Baasha, while 2 Chronicles 20:34 claims Jehu recorded the acts of Jehoshaphat, indicating a broader ministry.
1 Kings 16:1: Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 16:7
Here, Jehu's prophecy is directed at condemning Baasha, yet 2 Chronicles 20:34 shows Jehu's historical role in recording acts of other kings.
1 Kings 16:7: And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 9:2
Jehu is depicted as an executor of divine justice, but 2 Chronicles 20:34 portrays him more as a recorder of history and acts.
2 Kings 9:2: And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber; [inner...: Heb. chamber in a chamber]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 9:24
In this verse, Jehu is an active military leader, while in 2 Chronicles 20:34, his role is primarily literary and historical.
2 Kings 9:24: And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot. [drew...: Heb. filled his hand with a bow] [sunk: Heb. bowed]