Contradiction with James 1:23-24
These verses describe hearing the word and forgetting it, contrasting with Josiah's immediate and repentant reaction to hearing the Law in 2 Chronicles 34:19.
James 1:23-24: For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:31
This verse talks about people who hear God's words but do not act on them, unlike Josiah who tore his clothes upon hearing the Law.
Ezekiel 33:31: And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee [as] my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, [but] their heart goeth after their covetousness. [as the...: Heb. according to the coming of the people] [they sit...: or, my people sit before thee] [they shew...: Heb. they make loves, or, jests]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:14-15
These verses speak about people who hear but do not understand, which contradicts Josiah's immediate understanding and reaction.
Matthew 13:14-15: And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:10
This verse describes people who find God's word a reproach, unlike Josiah who reacted with sorrow and repentance.
Jeremiah 6:10: To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear [is] uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:20
It highlights people who see and hear but do not obey, unlike Josiah who took the message to heart and reacted strongly.
Isaiah 42:20: Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.