Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 20:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 20:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 20:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Isaiah told King Hezekiah to listen carefully because God was going to give him an important message. It's like when a parent or teacher has something very important to tell you, so you need to pay close attention.

2 Kings 20:16: And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:16

This verse promises the establishment of David's throne forever, which contradicts the prophecy of the downfall of Hezekiah's kingdom in 2 Kings 20:16.

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:14

This verse speaks of God establishing Solomon's throne in Israel forever, contradicting the impending Babylonian invasion consequences foretold in 2 Kings 20:16.

1 Chronicles 17:14: But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:4

This verse speaks of God's promise to establish a throne for all generations, contrasted with the prophecy of eventual exile and loss in 2 Kings 20:16.

Psalm 89:4: Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:7

This verse asserts the increase of government and peace with no end on David's throne, which contradicts the pronouncement of destruction in 2 Kings 20:16.

Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17

This verse promises David will never lack a man to sit on Israel's throne, which seems at odds with the prediction of Babylonian captivity in 2 Kings 20:16.

Jeremiah 33:17: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]
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