Contradiction with Exodus 35:29
This verse mentions the willingness of the hearts of the Israelites to offer their resources freely for the construction of the Tabernacle, contradicting the forced or designated use of resources seen in 2 Kings 12:14.
Exodus 35:29: The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:7
This verse describes how the temple was constructed without the sound of hammers or tools on site, emphasizing a sense of quiet and subtlety, which contrasts with the organized and deliberate use of resources mentioned in 2 Kings 12:14.
1 Kings 6:7: And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:14
This verse shares how King David prepared abundantly for the temple with materials including treasure, iron, and bronze in large quantities, which contrasts with the modest collective and use of resources in 2 Kings 12:14.
1 Chronicles 22:14: Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. [trouble: or, poverty]
Contradiction with Acts 7:47-48
These verses discuss how God does not dwell in man-made temples, contrasting with the focus on temple repair and use of resources stated in 2 Kings 12:14.
Acts 7:47-48: But Solomon built him an house.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against storing up earthly treasures, which contradicts the emphasis on material preparations and resource gathering found in 2 Kings 12:14.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: