Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 32:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 32:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 32:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Hezekiah was a good king and did many kind things. You can read more about him in other stories written by Isaiah and in the book about the kings of Judah and Israel.

2 Chronicles 32:32: Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they [are] written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, [and] in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. [goodness: Heb. kindnesses]

Contradiction with Isaiah 38:1

This verse states Hezekiah was sick near death before God extended his life, which seems to contradict the focus on Hezekiah’s accomplishments in 2 Chronicles 32:32.

Isaiah 38:1: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:31

This verse notes God left Hezekiah to himself to test him, which contradicts the positive summary of his deeds in 2 Chronicles 32:32.

2 Chronicles 32:31: Howbeit in [the business of] the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was [done] in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all [that was] in his heart. [ambassadors: Heb. interpreters]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:14-16

These verses describe Hezekiah paying tribute to Assyria, conflicting with the notion of his righteousness and integrity presented in 2 Chronicles 32:32.

2 Kings 18:14-16: And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.
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