Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse shows how a powerful king was bragging about what he could do, thinking he was stronger than God, but God wanted to show everyone that He is the true King who can protect and help His people. The king talked about destroying forests and places, but God wanted everyone to know that He is in charge of everything.

2 Kings 19:23: By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, [and] the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, [and into] the forest of his Carmel. [By: Heb. By the hand of] [tall...: Heb. tallness, etc] [of his Carmel: or, and his fruitful field]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:21

This verse describes how the Lord directly intervened against the Assyrian army, contradicting the Assyrian boast in 2 Kings 19:23 about their strength and conquest.

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

It records the miraculous defeat of the Assyrian army, contradicting their earlier claims of unstoppable power in 2 Kings 19:23.

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 Proverbs 21:30

This verse states that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, contradicting the Assyrian's boastful statements of defying God in 2 Kings 19:23.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse declares that God resists the proud, contradicting the arrogant statements of the Assyrians in 2 Kings 19:23.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

Which advises that boasting should be in knowing the Lord, contradicts the pride in human accomplishments seen in 2 Kings 19:23.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

Here, it states that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, contradicting the Assyrian's reliance on their own might in 2 Kings 19:23.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

These verses declare that no king is saved by his army or strength, contradicting the Assyrian reliance on their military might in 2 Kings 19:23.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:27

Declares that God's purposes cannot be thwarted, contradicting the Assyrian's claim of overriding God's power in 2 Kings 19:23.

Isaiah 14:27: For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
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