Contradiction with John 4:9
This verse suggests Samaritans had a distinct identity separate from Jews, yet 2 Kings 17:24 describes the Assyrians populating Samaria with foreigners, implying a mixed identity.
John 4:9: Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
Contradiction with Ezra 4:2
The verse indicates the people of Samaria claimed to worship the same God as the Jews, contrasting with 2 Kings 17:24 which depicts them as foreigners with different practices.
Ezra 4:2: Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye [do]; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.
Contradiction with Ezra 4:10
The verse lists various peoples who settled in Samaria and contributed to its re-population, challenging the notion in 2 Kings 17:24 by expanding on the identities of these immigrants.
Ezra 4:10: And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest [that are] on this side the river, and at such a time. [at such...: Chaldee, Cheeneth]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:19
Describes Josiah's reforms in Samaria, showing religious practices as aligned with the rest of Israel, contradicting 2 Kings 17:24 where Samarians were depicted as foreigners.
2 Kings 23:19: And all the houses also of the high places that [were] in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke [the LORD] to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel.
Contradiction with Acts 8:5-6
This verse describes Samaria being receptive to Philip's teachings of Christ, implying spiritual openness contrasted with the foreigner identity established in 2 Kings 17:24.
Acts 8:5-6: Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Paradox #1
One potential issue could be related to the idea of the Israelites being a chosen people with a specific land promised to them. The introduction of foreign people into the land, as described, might seem to conflict with this theological concept of a designated and protected homeland for the Israelites. This situation could raise questions about God's promises and the consequences of the Israelites' disobedience.
Paradox #2
2 Kings 17:24 discusses the relocation of people by the Assyrians after they conquered Samaria. A possible contradiction could arise from discrepancies between the biblical account and external historical records from Assyria, which may offer different details or lack specific evidence of this event. This could lead to questions about the accuracy or timing of the events described.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this situation could center on the issue of forced relocation. It involves people being moved to a foreign land, which could raise questions about the ethics of colonialism, cultural erasure, and the treatment of displaced communities. This can be seen as conflicting with principles of human dignity and freedom.