Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 16:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 16:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 16:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, God protected King Ahaz and the city of Jerusalem from being taken over by the two attacking kings. Even though they tried really hard, they couldn't win against Jerusalem.

2 Kings 16:5: Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome [him].

Contradiction with 2 Kings 15:37

2 Kings 15:37 indicates that the LORD began to send Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah against Judah, while 2 Kings 16:5 mentions an unsuccessful attack on Ahaz, appearing contradictory in terms of the threat they posed.

2 Kings 15:37: In those days the LORD began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah.
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