Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," which contradicts 2 Kings 16:7 where Ahaz seeks help from the king of Assyria instead of relying solely on God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse says, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man," contrasting with Ahaz's action in 2 Kings 16:7, where he places his trust in the king of Assyria.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse encourages reliance on God alone, saying, "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them," which opposes Ahaz's fear-driven alliance with Assyria in 2 Kings 16:7.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 118:8
This verse states, "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man," challenging Ahaz’s decision in 2 Kings 16:7 to seek assistance from an earthly king.
Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
"Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help...but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel," contradicts Ahaz's reliance on Assyria instead of God in 2 Kings 16:7.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," which contradicts Ahaz’s decision in 2 Kings 16:7 to seek human aid.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 16:7
"Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God," this historical recount condemns reliance on foreign powers as seen in 2 Kings 16:7.
2 Chronicles 16:7: And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2
"That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh," similarly criticizes seeking foreign aid over divine help as in 2 Kings 16:7.
Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!