Contradiction with Psalm 37:39
This verse speaks about God being the strength and salvation for the righteous, contradicting the claim that Hezekiah is preventing salvation by encouraging reliance on God.
Psalm 37:39: But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures that God strengthens and upholds His followers, contrasting with the idea that Hezekiah's guidance towards God leads to destruction.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
These verses encourage trusting in the Lord for guidance, contrary to the implication that Hezekiah's trust in God is misguided.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:7-8
These verses commend those who trust in the Lord, opposite to the assertion that relying on God leads to detrimental outcomes.
Jeremiah 17:7-8: Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:22
This verse promises that none who trust in God shall be condemned, opposing the notion that Hezekiah's counsel to trust in God is disastrous.
Psalm 34:22: The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. [desolate: or, guilty]
Contradiction with Psalm 28:7
This verse praises the Lord as a source of strength and protection for those who trust Him, contradicting claims of Hezekiah's folly.
Psalm 28:7: The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3-4
These verses express peace and strength for those who trust in God, which conflicts with assertions that doing so is futile or destructive.
Isaiah 26:3-4: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]
Paradox #1
In 2 Chronicles 32:11, there's a situation where the king of Assyria tries to demoralize the people of Jerusalem by questioning their trust in their king and their God for protection. The moral conflict here could be the challenge of faith and trust: should the people trust their leader and maintain their faith in God, or should they believe the king of Assyria and abandon their confidence? The contradiction lies in being torn between trusting divine protection and succumbing to fear from a powerful adversary.