Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
While 2 Chronicles 28:16 depicts seeking help from the king of Assyria, Isaiah 31:1 warns against relying on foreign powers instead of God.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2
2 Chronicles 28:16 shows reaching out to Assyria, but Isaiah 30:2 condemns seeking help from Egypt, highlighting the futility of relying on human strength over divine guidance.
Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
Contradiction with Psalms 146:3
Contradicts the act of seeking Assyrian assistance in 2 Chronicles 28:16 by advising not to put trust in princes or mortal men, implying reliance should be on God.
Psalms 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Emphasizes the curse on trusting in man and fleshly power, conflicting with the king's decision to request help from Assyria in 2 Chronicles 28:16.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Hosea 5:13
Describes Assyria as unable to heal or cure, contradicting the belief that seeking Assyrian aid, as in 2 Chronicles 28:16, would provide a solution.
Hosea 5:13: When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah [saw] his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound. [king Jareb: or, the king of Jareb: or, the king that should plead]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 16:7
Demonstrates asking for Assyrian help, but Isaiah and other scriptures criticize relying on foreign alliances over trusting God.
2 Kings 16:7: So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I [am] thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 7:12-13
Reflects a refusal to ask for a sign from the Lord, contrasting with seeking help from human powers like in 2 Chronicles 28:16, suggesting misplaced reliance.
Isaiah 7:12-13: But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.