Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 21:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 21:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 21:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Manasseh did many things, some of which were bad and are written down in another book that tells about the kings of Judah. Christians understand this as a reminder that God sees all actions and they are part of a bigger story.

2 Kings 21:17: Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Contradiction with 2 Kings 22:2

Describes Josiah as doing right in the sight of the Lord, contrasting with 2 Kings 21:17 which chronicles Manasseh's evil reign.

2 Kings 22:2: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

Details Manasseh's repentance and deliverance from captivity, whereas 2 Kings 21:17 focuses on his sins and burial.

2 Chronicles 33:12-13: And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17

Calls for justice and righteousness, contradicting the evil described in Manasseh’s reign in 2 Kings 21:17.

Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:5-6

Compares Hezekiah's faithfulness to the Lord, contrasting with Manasseh's actions in 2 Kings 21:17.

2 Kings 18:5-6: He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [any] that were before him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3-5

Warns against idolatry, contradicting Manasseh's construction of altars for other gods in his reign as per 2 Kings 21:17.

Exodus 20:3-5: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
← 2 Kings 21:16
Share
2 Kings 21:18 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.