Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 16:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 16:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 16:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse shows that King Ahaz made changes to God's temple to make the king of Assyria happy. It tells us how he took things that were meant for worship and used them for other purposes.

2 Kings 16:18: And the covert for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king's entry without, turned he from the house of the LORD for the king of Assyria.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24

This verse instructs the building of altars for sacrifice according to God's law, which contrasts with 2 Kings 16:18 where altars were removed for a king's preference.

Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:4

This verse commands not to worship the Lord in ways other nations do, contradicting Ahaz's modifications to accommodate a pagan altar as mentioned in 2 Kings 16:18.

Deuteronomy 12:4: Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 28:24

This verse describes Ahaz's acts of closing the temple doors and making altars in every corner of Jerusalem, showing further contradiction to 2 Kings 16:18 where he removes certain religious elements.

2 Chronicles 28:24: And Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the LORD, and he made him altars in every corner of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:19

This verse warns against consulting mediums and spiritists, reflecting a broader context against the idolatrous practices introduced by Ahaz that align with the rearrangements noted in 2 Kings 16:18.

Isaiah 8:19: And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
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