Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 15:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 15:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 15:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that Menahem, like everyone else, eventually died, and after that, his son Pekahiah became the new king. This is a way to show how families and rulers changed over time.

2 Kings 15:22: And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:1

Unlike 2 Kings 15:22, where Jotham began to reign as king, 2 Kings 20:1 presents a narrative where King Hezekiah is told he will die, contradicting a scene of beginning reign with a prediction of end.

2 Kings 20:1: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:10

2 Kings 15:22 mentions Jotham becoming king, while 1 Kings 2:10 talks about David's death and burial, contrasting the continuity of reign with life's conclusion.

1 Kings 2:10: So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

These verses suggest a time to be born and a time to die, whereas 2 Kings 15:22 centers on a transition of power without such explicit mentions of life cycles.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Genesis 1:1

This verse speaks of the beginning of creation, which contrasts with 2 Kings 15:22's temporal transition in a kingdom, as opposed to a cosmic beginning.

Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

This verse by Jesus prioritizes spiritual duties over traditional practices like burying the dead, differing from the worldly focus of 2 Kings 15:22 on succession of kingship.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

While 2 Kings 15:22 deals with earthly succession, these verses advise storing up treasures in heaven, posing a contrast between temporal power and spiritual focus.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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