Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 15:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 15:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 15:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that if we want to know more about King Jotham and the things he did, we can find more stories in another book that keeps records of the kings of Judah.

2 Kings 15:36: Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:4

2 Kings 15:36 speaks of Jotham's building achievements, but 1 Kings 15:4 emphasizes the enduring strength of Jerusalem not because of human accomplishments but due to David's sake.

1 Kings 15:4: Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

2 Kings 15:36 mentions building achievements, whereas Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, highlighting a caution against pride in earthly accomplishments.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:7-8

2 Kings 15:36 mentions physical achievements like building a gate, while Isaiah 40:7-8 contrasts this by emphasizing the temporary nature of such achievements in comparison to the everlasting word of God.

Isaiah 40:7-8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people [is] grass.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

2 Kings 15:36 discusses Jotham's building projects, but Ecclesiastes 1:14 considers all human endeavors as vanity and striving after the wind, diminishing the value of such achievements.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
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