Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:34
This verse states that Pharaoh Necho made Eliakim king and changed his name to Jehoiakim, suggesting the power of foreign rulers over the Davidic line, while 2 Chronicles 36:4 emphasizes the continuation of the Davidic dynasty through Jehoiakim.
2 Kings 23:34: And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:18-19
This passage foretells that Jehoiakim will not be lamented and will have a dishonorable burial, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 36:4 where Jehoiakim becomes king, an honorable position.
Jeremiah 22:18-19: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!
Contradiction with Daniel 1:1-2
These verses imply that Jehoiakim's reign is undermined by Nebuchadnezzar's conquest, contradicting the idea of a stable kingship as presented in 2 Chronicles 36:4.
Daniel 1:1-2: In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:1
This verse indicates that Jehoiakim becomes a vassal to Nebuchadnezzar, which contradicts the notion of independence suggested when he is made king in 2 Chronicles 36:4.
2 Kings 24:1: In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 36:5
States that Jehoiakim did evil in the sight of the Lord, contradicting the implied approval of his kingship in 2 Chronicles 36:4.
2 Chronicles 36:5: Jehoiakim [was] twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD his God.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:6
Suggests that Jehoiakim "slept with his fathers," which could imply a peaceful death in contrast to the instability implied by 2 Chronicles 36:4 in his rise to power through external influence.
2 Kings 24:6: So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with 2 Chronicles 36:4 could be related to different names or titles given to the same individual in various biblical accounts, as well as possible inconsistencies in the timelines or details about the rulers of the time. This might create confusion when comparing with other historical records or parts of the Bible.