Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 20:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 20:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 20:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Isaiah came to ask King Hezekiah about visitors from a distant place called Babylon to make sure everything was okay. Isaiah wanted to know what King Hezekiah had told these visitors because it was important to protect their people.

2 Kings 20:14: Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, [even] from Babylon.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 22:12-13

These verses depict how King Josiah, after hearing prophetic words, immediately seeks further guidance and instruction from the Lord, which contrasts with Hezekiah's action since he doesn't inquire about the future implications but focuses on showing treasures.

2 Kings 22:12-13: And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying, [Achbor: or, Abdon] [Michaiah: or, Micah]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:27-29

Ahab, upon hearing a prophetic warning, humbles himself and shows remorse, leading to a postponement of calamity, demonstrating a more repentant response compared to Hezekiah's reaction to Isaiah's inquiry.

1 Kings 21:27-29: And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:4-10

The people of Nineveh, after hearing a prophetic message of destruction, immediately repent and humble themselves, contrasting Hezekiah's lack of immediate humility or repentance when confronted by Isaiah.

Jonah 3:4-10: And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 26:16-19

The people and leaders heed the prophetic warning and refrain from harming the prophet, reflecting a communal turning towards repentance, unlike Hezekiah who does not seek counsel or show immediate contrition in 2 Kings 20:14.

Jeremiah 26:16-19: Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man [is] not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.
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