Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 20:2

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

According to the author of the book, when King Hezekiah was very sad and worried about being sick, he went to a quiet place and talked to God, asking for help. He wanted God to listen to him and make him well again.

2 Kings 20:2: Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse emphasizes that ignoring God's law makes prayer an abomination, whereas in 2 Kings 20:2, Hezekiah prays and God responds positively, despite not specifically mentioning adherence to the law.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with James 4:3

It suggests that prayers can go unanswered if asked with wrong motives, but in 2 Kings 20:2, Hezekiah's prayer for healing is granted, suggesting his motives were acceptable.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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