Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
This verse encourages letting one's light shine before others, while 2 Chronicles 32:23 depicts nations bringing gifts to Hezekiah and the Lord, which could imply an association of prosperity without personal virtue.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
This passage advises against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches but boasts in knowing the Lord, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 32:23 where honor and gifts given to a king might suggest a focus on earthly success.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, while 2 Chronicles 32:23 could be seen as focusing on outward signs of success and honor.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with James 1:9-10
This encourages the lowly brother to take pride in his exaltation and the rich in his humiliation, contrasting the honor and wealth given to Hezekiah as described in 2 Chronicles 32:23.
James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:19
Advises that it is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud, which could oppose the narrative of bringing gifts and honoring a king in 2 Chronicles 32:23.
Proverbs 16:19: Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Contradiction with Mark 10:23-25
Jesus speaks about the difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom of God, which contrasts the depiction of riches and honor in 2 Chronicles 32:23.
Mark 10:23-25: And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Paradox #1
This verse might seem to show a conflict between the ideas of humility before God and the accumulation of wealth and honor from people. On one hand, humility and devotion to God are central teachings, but honoring God's servants with gifts and wealth might look like a focus on materialism and human praise rather than spiritual values.