Contradiction with Numbers 12:14
In this verse, God instructs Moses to heal Miriam’s leprosy, whereas in 2 Chronicles 26:21, Uzziah remains a leper till death, showing a different divine response to leprosy.
Numbers 12:14: And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in [again].
Contradiction with 2 Kings 5:14
Naaman is healed from leprosy by following Elisha's instructions, contrasting with Uzziah who remains unhealed.
2 Kings 5:14: Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.
Contradiction with Luke 17:14
Jesus heals ten lepers, whereas Uzziah remains a leper till death, highlighting different outcomes for leprosy in scripture.
Luke 17:14: And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:3
Jesus instantly cleanses a leper, in contrast to Uzziah who remains a leper for life.
Matthew 8:3: And Jesus put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Contradiction with Leviticus 13:14
The process for declaring leprosy involves priestly intervention for healing, but Uzziah's condition is incurable.
Leviticus 13:14: But when raw flesh appeareth in him, he shall be unclean.
Paradox #1
2 Chronicles 26:21 mentions King Uzziah being a leper until his death. A contradiction could arise if other historical records (such as royal chronicles or inscriptions from other sources of the same period) do not mention this disease or if they present a differing account of his reign and death. Additionally, if other books within the Bible have a different account of Uzziah's death or do not mention his leprosy, that could also cause an inconsistency. This difference in account might create a conflict in understanding the complete historical narrative of King Uzziah's life and reign.
Paradox #2
King Uzziah faced health issues as a consequence of his actions, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. It raises questions about why some are punished harshly while others are forgiven.