Contradiction with Psalm 14:3
2 Chronicles 34:2 claims Josiah did what was right, but Psalm 14:3 states there is none that doeth good, no, not one, which contradicts the idea of a solely righteous individual.
Psalm 14:3: They are all gone aside, they are [all] together become filthy: [there is] none that doeth good, no, not one. [filthy: Heb. stinking]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
2 Chronicles 34:2 describes Josiah as doing right in the sight of the Lord, but Ecclesiastes 7:20 asserts that there is not a just man upon earth who does good and does not sin.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
2 Chronicles 34:2 says Josiah did right in God's eyes, yet Romans 3:10 states there is none righteous, no, not one, challenging the idea of complete righteousness.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
2 Chronicles 34:2 highlights Josiah's righteousness, whereas Isaiah 64:6 says all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, implying all human deeds fall short.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Paradox #1
2 Chronicles 34:2 describes King Josiah as doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord, similar to King David. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing it with other accounts of the kings of Judah, particularly if there are differing descriptions of Josiah's actions or reforms elsewhere in historical texts or archaeological findings. Additionally, the Deuteronomistic history, which includes Kings and Chronicles, sometimes presents events and figures differently, leading to potential inconsistencies. However, without specific conflicting accounts, these are general areas where contradictions might be explored.