Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse tells us that after trying to fight God's people, the king of Assyria decided to leave and go back to his home in the city of Nineveh. It shows that God protected His people and made the king go away.

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

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:21

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 19:36 by offering a different account of Sennacherib's demise, attributing it to his own sons rather than his retreat to Nineveh.

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]
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