Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, Hezekiah, the king of Judah, trusted in God more than any other king before or after him. He was very special because he always believed in God and followed His ways.

2 Kings 18:5: He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [any] that were before him.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:12-13

This verse describes Solomon as unparalleled among kings, suggesting his greatness surpassed all others, which contradicts 2 Kings 18:5 that states there was none like Hezekiah among the kings of Judah.

1 Kings 3:12-13: Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:29-30

Describes Solomon's wisdom as exceeding all others, which contradicts the claim in 2 Kings 18:5 that no king of Judah was like Hezekiah.

1 Kings 4:29-30: And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that [is] on the sea shore.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:5

States that David did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his life, except in the matter of Uriah, which could contrast with the claim in 2 Kings 18:5 about Hezekiah's unparalleled faithfulness.

1 Kings 15:5: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:25

States that there was no king like Josiah before him or after him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, which directly contradicts 2 Kings 18:5 about Hezekiah.

2 Kings 23:25: And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there [any] like him.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:16

References God's promise about David's lineage, implying David's unparalleled status in God's favor, which could be seen as contradictory to the fame of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 18:5.

2 Chronicles 6:16: Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. [There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off]
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