Contradiction with James 1:22
2 Kings 14:24 highlights continued sinfulness, whereas James 1:22 emphasizes the need to be doers of the word, not just hearers.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
2 Kings 14:24 speaks of doing evil, while Matthew 5:48 calls for perfection like the Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 7:1
2 Kings 14:24 indicates persistent sin, contradicting the call for holiness and cleansing from sin in 2 Corinthians 7:1.
2 Corinthians 7:1: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:13
The verse in 2 Kings speaks to evil practices, while Proverbs 8:13 states that the fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Proverbs 8:13: The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Contradiction with Romans 6:12
2 Kings 14:24 shows reign of sin, whereas Romans 6:12 instructs not to let sin reign in our bodies.
Romans 6:12: Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
Paradox #1
This verse could present a contradiction or conflict in that it describes a king who does what is evil in the sight of the Lord, yet he continues to reign. This can lead to questions about why evil is sometimes allowed to persist and why consequences do not immediately follow wrongdoing. It challenges the understanding of justice and divine intervention.