Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God helped the king do well in everything he did, and he was brave enough to say no to the big, scary king of Assyria. He trusted God, and God made sure he was successful.

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 Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts reliance on one's own understanding, whereas 2 Kings 18:7 suggests blessing due to obedience.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in man, which contrasts with the support and success Hezekiah had.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Directs loving enemies, differing from Hezekiah's rebellion against the king of Assyria.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Encourages submission to governing authorities, contradicting Hezekiah's rebellion against Assyria.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

Instructs to submit to human institutions, contrasting Hezekiah's defiance against the king.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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