Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:17
It mentions Assyrian officials coming to Jerusalem, whereas 2 Chronicles 32:30 focuses on Hezekiah successfully managing water supply separate from Assyrian interference.
2 Kings 18:17: And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which [is] in the highway of the fuller's field. [great: Heb. heavy]
Contradiction with Isaiah 36:2
Describes the king of Assyria sending a great army to Jerusalem suggesting possible challenge or siege, which contradicts Hezekiah’s success in 2 Chronicles 32:30.
Isaiah 36:2: And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:32-34
Emphasizes divine intervention against Assyria, while 2 Chronicles 32:30 suggests Hezekiah's proactive measures as pivotal without mentioning divine intervention.
2 Kings 19:32-34: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 37:33-35
Highlights that the king of Assyria will not enter Jerusalem due to God's promise, differing from the implied success from Hezekiah’s actions in 2 Chronicles 32:30.
Isaiah 37:33-35: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, nor cast a bank against it.
Paradox #1
The verse discusses King Hezekiah's construction of a tunnel to bring water into Jerusalem. A potential contradiction is that some scholars debate the timing and extent of Hezekiah's building projects, as archaeological evidence sometimes presents differing views on when and how these constructions occurred. Additionally, other ancient texts and records may not fully align with the biblical account.