Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," which contradicts 2 Kings 17:11 where they serve idols and gods in ways opposed to God's commandments.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
This verse prohibits making and worshiping idols, contrasting with 2 Kings 17:11 where the people engage in idolatry.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:15-19
These verses warn against idolatry, advising against creating any form of image to worship, in contradiction with the practices described in 2 Kings 17:11.
Deuteronomy 4:15-19: Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day [that] the LORD spake unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire:
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
God declares He will not give His glory to another or share praise with graven images, contradicting the idol worship mentioned in 2 Kings 17:11.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:10
This verse condemns serving other gods, contrasting with the actions described in 2 Kings 17:11 where the people serve other gods.
Jeremiah 11:10: They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:2
This verse criticizes idol-making and worship practices, opposing the behavior depicted in 2 Kings 17:11.
Hosea 13:2: And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, [and] idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves. [they sin...: Heb. they add to sin] [the men...: or, the sacrificers of men]
Paradox #1
2 Kings 17:11 might be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible regarding the worship of idols. This verse mentions the Israelites worshiping idols and other gods, which conflicts with earlier commands given to them to worship only one God, as outlined in the Ten Commandments. This repeated disobedience highlights a contradiction between their actions and the religious laws they were supposed to follow.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 2 Kings 17:11 could be seen as the conflict between worshiping other gods and the expectation to worship only one God. This can be inconsistent with the belief in the Bible that there should be exclusive devotion to one God.