Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13
2 Kings 20:15 depicts Hezekiah showing everything in his house to the envoys, while Proverbs 11:13 advises keeping confidences and not revealing secrets.
Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
2 Kings 20:15 shows Hezekiah displaying his earthly treasures, whereas Matthew 6:19 suggests not storing treasures on earth but rather focusing on heavenly treasures.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
2 Kings 20:15 involves a focus on material wealth, contrasting with Luke 12:15, where Jesus warns against greed and equates life not with the abundance of possessions.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 2 Kings 20:15 may be related to differences in the events described compared to other biblical passages like Isaiah 39:6. These passages describe the same event but sometimes show variations in wording or details about what was shown to the Babylonians, which could lead to different interpretations or perceived inconsistencies between the accounts.