Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:32
While 2 Kings 17:22 speaks of following sinful practices, Deuteronomy 12:32 commands obedience to God's instructions, contrasting with the notion of persistent sinning.
Deuteronomy 12:32: What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Contradiction with Exodus 23:13
This verse commands the avoidance of mentioning other gods, contradicting the persistent idolatry described in 2 Kings 17:22.
Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Elijah challenges the Israelites to choose between God or Baal, promoting exclusive worship of God, which contradicts the continuation in sinful ways as described in 2 Kings 17:22.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23
This calls for obedience and walking in God's ways for well-being, contrasting the continued following of sinful practices mentioned in 2 Kings 17:22.
Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Calls for humility, prayer, and turning away from wicked ways to receive forgiveness and healing, opposing the continued sinful practices noted in 2 Kings 17:22.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Joshua 24:14-15
Urges the rejection of other gods and the choosing of God, contradicting the persistence in the sins of Jeroboam seen in 2 Kings 17:22.
Joshua 24:14-15: Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Stresses obedience over sacrifice, opposing the disobedient following of sinful ways mentioned in 2 Kings 17:22.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17
Calls for ceasing evil deeds and learning to do well, contradicting the persistent sinful behavior described in 2 Kings 17:22.
Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
Contradiction with Psalm 81:9
Commands that no strange god should be among the people, contrasting the idolatrous practices in 2 Kings 17:22.
Psalm 81:9: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Desires mercy and acknowledgment of God over burnt offerings, opposing the continuous following of sinful practices as in 2 Kings 17:22.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.