Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, a big army came to Jerusalem because the king of Assyria wanted to scare King Hezekiah. They stood by an important place in the city, showing that they were ready to fight.

2 Kings 18:17: And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which [is] in the highway of the fuller's field. [great: Heb. heavy]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:36

2 Kings 18:17 depicts Assyrian officials arriving at Jerusalem to deliver a message, whereas 2 Kings 19:36 recounts the Assyrian king returning to Nineveh, suggesting a withdrawal instead of engagement.

2 Kings 19:36: So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:21

Contradicts the implication of threat and power in 2 Kings 18:17 as it describes the Lord delivering a decisive blow to the Assyrian forces.

2 Chronicles 32:21: And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. [slew...: Heb. made him fall]

Contradiction with Isaiah 37:36

Contradicts the strength of the Assyrian approach in 2 Kings 18:17 because it narrates the angel of the Lord defeating the Assyrian army.

Isaiah 37:36: Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they [were] all dead corpses.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:7

Contrasts with the intimidating presence of the Assyrians in 2 Kings 18:17 by stating that Hezekiah prospered and rebelled against the king of Assyria, symbolizing success rather than intimidation.

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 2 Samuel 22:2-3

This passage contradicts the fearsome power implied in 2 Kings 18:17 by emphasizing God as a protector and deliverer from enemies.

2 Samuel 22:2-3: And he said, The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

Paradox #1

There is a potential historical inconsistency regarding the events mentioned in this verse when comparing it with Assyrian records. The Assyrian records might present different names or timelines for their military campaigns against Judah, leading to some debate about the exact historical details. Additionally, comparing accounts from different parts of the Bible related to these events might show slight variations in the description of events or figures involved.

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