Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:17-18
These verses describe how the leaders of Judah abandoned the house of the LORD and served idols, showing a departure from the earlier commitment of doing right seen in 2 Chronicles 24:2.
2 Chronicles 24:17-18: Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:20-21
In these verses, King Joash, who did right previously, is now involved in the stoning of Zechariah the prophet, a contradiction to his earlier righteous behavior mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:2.
2 Chronicles 24:20-21: And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. [came...: Heb. clothed]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 12:2-3
Although similar to 2 Chronicles 24:2, these verses clarify that the high places were not removed, indicating incomplete adherence to doing what was right.
2 Kings 12:2-3: And Jehoash did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:4-7
These verses show Joash's desire to repair the temple, but also mention the previous idolatrous acts of Athaliah, highlighting a recurring struggle with faithfulness contradicting 2 Chronicles 24:2's statement of doing right.
2 Chronicles 24:4-7: And it came to pass after this, [that] Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD. [to repair: Heb. to renew]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:24
This verse notes God's judgment on Joash's army for forsaking Him, indicating a turning away from the righteousness attributed in 2 Chronicles 24:2.
2 Chronicles 24:24: For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.