Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, when the king was very sad and worried, he sent some of his helpers and wise men to talk to Isaiah, a special messenger from God, to ask for advice and help. They wore sackcloth, a scratchy fabric, to show they were upset and needed God's help.

2 Kings 19:2: And he sent Eliakim, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5

This verse states that every word of God is pure and true, which contradicts the potential interpretation of human imperfection or fallibility suggested by the actions depicted in 2 Kings 19:2.

Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse declares God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does he tempt anyone, which contradicts with any interpretation in 2 Kings 19:2 suggesting God might compel someone into a state of despair or anxiety.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

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