Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:7
This verse states that Hezekiah rebelled against the king of Assyria and would not serve him, contradicting 2 Kings 18:14 where Hezekiah submits and pays tribute.
2 Kings 18:7: And the LORD was with him; [and] he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2
These verses describe God's disapproval of seeking aid from foreign nations, whereas in 2 Kings 18:14, Hezekiah seeks to appease the king of Assyria rather than relying on God.
Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Paradox #1
In 2 Kings 18:14, there's a possible contradiction concerning the amount of tribute paid by King Hezekiah to the Assyrian king. In this verse, it states a specific amount of silver and gold, but other historical records of the time, such as Assyrian accounts, may have different figures or lack detailed matching records of this particular event. This raises questions about the historical accuracy or completeness of one or both accounts.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen as a leader, who should stand firm and protect his people, instead giving in to demands and paying off an adversary to avoid conflict. This could be seen as inconsistent with the expectation that leaders demonstrate strength and faithfulness, not surrendering to threats.