Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse speaks of God's love for the world, offering salvation, which contrasts with God's anger and rejection of Israel in 2 Kings 17:18.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
It indicates that God is patient and desires everyone to come to repentance, contradicting the rejection described in 2 Kings 17:18.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contrasts with the judgment in 2 Kings 17:18.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Romans 11:1
Paul speaks of God not casting away His people, which contrasts with Israel being rejected in 2 Kings 17:18.
Romans 11:1: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7
This verse suggests God's temporary anger and ultimate compassion, contrasting the finality of rejection in 2 Kings 17:18.
Isaiah 54:7: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could involve the claim about God's anger leading to the exile of the people. While this verse explains the downfall of Israel as due to divine anger, historical records or archaeological evidence might not directly corroborate this specific reason for the region's political or social changes. It could be viewed as a theological interpretation rather than a purely historical account.
Paradox #2
2 Kings 17:18 mentions that God was angry with Israel and allowed them to be removed from His sight, leaving only the tribe of Judah. The moral conflict here could be seen in the severity of the punishment, as some might question why entire tribes, including children and innocents, were punished for the actions of their leaders or previous generations. This raises questions about collective punishment and the fairness of such actions.