Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse instructs to have no other gods, while 2 Kings 21:2 describes actions that provoked the Lord by following abominations and idol worship.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse commands not to follow other gods, in contrast to 2 Kings 21:2 where Manasseh followed the abominations of other nations.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Joshua 23:16
It warns that serving other gods will lead to God's anger, contradicting 2 Kings 21:2 where such practices are recorded.
Joshua 23:16: When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:6-7
Warns about turning away from God, opposite to the actions mentioned in 2 Kings 21:2.
1 Kings 9:6-7: [But] if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments [and] my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:19-20
This passage details consequences of idol worship, contrasting with Manasseh's actions in 2 Kings 21:2.
2 Chronicles 7:19-20: But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:16
This verse declares judgment on those worshiping idols, while 2 Kings 21:2 shows the deeds that led to such judgment.
Jeremiah 1:16: And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, and worshipped the works of their own hands.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Kings 21:2 could be seen in the actions of the king mentioned, who did evil in the sight of God despite being in a position meant to uphold and follow God's laws. This may seem inconsistent with the expectation that leaders, especially those chosen by God, would act righteously and set a moral example for their people.