Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:3
2 Kings 18:3 speaks of Hezekiah doing right in the sight of the Lord, which contradicts 2 Kings 21:20 where his son Amon does evil.
2 Kings 18:3: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 34:2
This verse refers to Josiah doing what is right and walking in the ways of David, a contradiction to Amon's evil actions described in 2 Kings 21:20.
2 Chronicles 34:2: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined [neither] to the right hand, nor to the left.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:11
Asa also did what was right, unlike Amon's actions in 2 Kings 21:20.
1 Kings 15:11: And Asa did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, as [did] David his father.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 14:2
Asa's actions are said to be good and right in the eyes of the Lord, which contradicts the evil actions of Amon in 2 Kings 21:20.
2 Chronicles 14:2: And Asa did [that which was] good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:6
This verse highlights Solomon doing evil, providing a contrast to those kings considered righteous, similar to Amon's evil deeds.
1 Kings 11:6: And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as [did] David his father. [went...: Heb. fulfilled not after]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:26
Nadab did evil in the sight of the Lord like Amon did, but this highlights contrast with kings who were righteous.
1 Kings 15:26: And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:43
Jehoshaphat walked in the right ways and did not commit evil, unlike Amon in 2 Kings 21:20.
1 Kings 22:43: And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:32
The verse refers to Jehoshaphat's rightness in the eyes of the Lord, contradicting Amon's evil actions.
2 Chronicles 20:32: And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:32
Jehoahaz did evil, providing contrast with the actions of some righteous kings, similar to 2 Kings 21:20.
2 Kings 23:32: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.
Paradox #1
2 Kings 21:20 might raise questions because it talks about a king doing evil in the eyes of the Lord, similar to other verses describing kings' actions. The contradiction or inconsistency could arise when comparing their actions to the expectations or reforms of other kings, or variations in the descriptions of similar events in different parts of the Bible. However, specific context would be needed for a detailed explanation.
Paradox #2
This verse describes a king doing wrong in the eyes of God, similar to his predecessor. The contradiction or conflict might be in understanding why successive leaders would continue making the same mistakes despite knowing the consequences or history of those before them. This raises questions about the ability or willingness to learn from past errors and the nature of leadership and morality in the biblical context.