Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:2
2 Kings 15:3 states that Azariah did what was right in the sight of the Lord, while 2 Kings 21:2 describes Manasseh doing evil in the sight of the Lord.
2 Kings 21:2: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:6
Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, contrary to Azariah doing what was right according to 2 Kings 15:3.
1 Kings 11:6: And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as [did] David his father. [went...: Heb. fulfilled not after]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 28:1
Ahaz did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord like his ancestor David, which contradicts 2 Kings 15:3 where Azariah did right.
2 Chronicles 28:1: Ahaz [was] twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father:
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:2
Describes Hoshea doing that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, contradicting the good actions noted in 2 Kings 15:3 for Azariah.
2 Kings 17:2: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 33:22
Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, while 2 Kings 15:3 attributes righteousness to Azariah.
2 Chronicles 33:22: But he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Kings 15:3 could be the difficulty in reconciling the idea that a king could do what is right in the eyes of the Lord while still allowing certain corrupt practices, like idol worship, to continue under his rule. This shows inconsistency in maintaining moral standards.