Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that King Jehoash wanted all the money given to the temple to be used for its care. He asked the priests to collect and use these gifts to keep God's house nice and clean.

2 Kings 12:4: 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 Chronicles 24:5

This verse indicates that the collection for temple repairs was not completed until a later time, whereas 2 Kings 12:4 implies the collection was underway.

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 Deuteronomy 15:10

This verse encourages giving generously without a grudging heart, differing from 2 Kings 12:4, which places a structured demand on funds for the temple.

Deuteronomy 15:10: Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

Contradiction with Exodus 35:29

In this verse, offerings for the sanctuary are presented as freewill donations, whereas 2 Kings 12:4 stipulates a required contribution.

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 Malachi 3:10

This verse promises blessings to those who bring tithes willingly, which contrasts with the obligatory nature of the king's command in 2 Kings 12:4.

Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]
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