Contradiction with 2 Kings 12:4-5
Joash instructs priests to take the money to repair the temple, whereas 2 Chronicles 34 describes a temple repair project under Josiah, suggesting a repetitive need for temple repairs that could indicate inconsistency in leadership or financial management.
2 Kings 12:4-5: And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, [even] the money of every one that passeth [the account], the money that every man is set at, [and] all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, [dedicated things: or, holy things: Heb. holinesses] [that every...: Heb. of the souls of his estimation] [cometh...: Heb. ascendeth upon the heart of a man]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 22:4-5
In this account of temple repairs, the procedure and the role of figures like Hilkiah are different, which could present a contradiction in the specifics of the management and utilization of funds for temple repairs.
2 Kings 22:4-5: Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people: [door: Heb. threshold]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:5
This verse involves a different initiative for collecting money for temple repairs under a different king, highlighting potential inconsistencies in how financial responsibilities and temple maintenance were managed over time.
2 Chronicles 24:5: And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened [it] not.
Contradiction with Ezra 3:7
The gathering of funds and resources for temple purposes occurs under a different context and suggests multiple accounts of financial collections for temple-related projects, which might be viewed as contradictory in terms of financial stewardship and project continuity.
Ezra 3:7: They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia. [carpenters: or, workmen]