Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that Jehoahaz, whose dad was Jehu, became the king of Israel while Joash was the king of Judah. Jehoahaz ruled for 17 years in a place called Samaria.

2 Kings 13:1: In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] seventeen years. [three...: Heb. twentieth year and third year]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 13:10

"In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years." The contradiction arises in the timing of Jehoash's reign as 2 Kings 13:1 states that in the twenty-third year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoahaz began to reign, suggesting a timeline inconsistency with the start of Jehoash's reign.

2 Kings 13:10: In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] sixteen years.
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