Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by commanding the worship of only one God, whereas 2 Kings 17:39 suggests God will deliver if they fear Him among other gods.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by declaring that God will not give His glory to another, contrasting with the implication in 2 Kings 17:39 of fearing other entities.
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 Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by explicitly forbidding the worship of other gods, while 2 Kings 17:39 implies coexistence with other deities.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Joshua 24:14
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by instructing the rejection of other gods, whereas 2 Kings 17:39 acknowledges fearing the Lord amidst them.
Joshua 24:14: 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 Matthew 4:10
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by stating that only God should be worshiped and served, contrary to the implication in 2 Kings 17:39.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 7:3
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by commanding the exclusive worship of God to deliver from enemies, as opposed to the broader implication in 2 Kings 17:39.
1 Samuel 7:3: And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, [then] put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:5-6
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:39 by acknowledging one God despite there being many so-called gods, contrasting with the implication of fearing other beings in 2 Kings 17:39.
1 Corinthians 8:5-6: For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of exclusive worship or loyalty to one deity while other parts of the Bible describe interactions and engagements with different peoples and their beliefs. This can create a tension between inclusivity and exclusivity in religious practices and beliefs.