Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands worship of no other gods, contradicting 2 Chronicles 33:3, where idolatry is practiced.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:21-22
These verses prohibit setting up asherah poles and sacred stones, which contrasts with the actions in 2 Chronicles 33:3.
Deuteronomy 16:21-22: Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:13
This verse describes Josiah destroying high places that Solomon had built for foreign gods, which contradicts the high places being rebuilt in 2 Chronicles 33:3.
2 Kings 23:13: And the high places that [were] before Jerusalem, which [were] on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile. [the mount...: that is, the mount of Olives]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:3
This verse instructs to destroy places of idol worship, opposing the construction in 2 Chronicles 33:3.
Deuteronomy 12:3: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. [overthrow: Heb. break down]
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9
This verse declares idol makers as vain, contradicting the idol worship described in 2 Chronicles 33:3.
Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]
Paradox #1
2 Chronicles 33:3 refers to activities of King Manasseh of Judah in rebuilding pagan altars that his father Hezekiah had destroyed. A contradiction might arise when contrasting Manasseh's reign, described as evil, with other sources or traditions that might depict Manasseh differently, possibly due to varying views of his impact on religious practices. Additionally, any differing records about the actions and reforms of his father, Hezekiah, could create inconsistencies in understanding their respective legacies.
Paradox #2
2 Chronicles 33:3 might be seen as conflicting because earlier parts of the Bible emphasize worshiping only one God, while this verse describes actions that go against that command by promoting other forms of worship. This could be viewed as inconsistent with previous teachings about faithfulness to one God.