Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 22:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 22:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 22:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about some important people who went to talk to a wise woman named Huldah to get advice from God. She was special because she could help them understand what God wanted them to do.

2 Kings 22:14: So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her. [wardrobe: Heb. garments] [in the...: or, in the second part]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse states that women should not teach or assume authority over a man, which contradicts Huldah, a woman, being consulted by King Josiah's delegation for prophetic advice in 2 Kings 22:14.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse instructs women to remain silent in churches and not speak, contrasting with Huldah’s active prophetic role and public advice in 2 Kings 22:14.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:2

Aaron and Miriam question Moses' unique prophetic role, implying male leadership, while 2 Kings 22:14 affirms a woman, Huldah, as a legitimate prophetic voice.

Numbers 12:2: And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard [it].

Contradiction with Genesis 3:16

This verse suggests a hierarchical dynamic between men and women, which contrasts with the authoritative position given to Huldah, a woman, in the events of 2 Kings 22:14.

Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:3

This verse outlines a headship order that places men over women, conflicting with the narrative in 2 Kings 22:14 where Huldah actively guides the male envoys.

1 Corinthians 11:3: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2

This verse speaks to the male leadership requirements for church overseers, challenging the prophetic leadership role highlighted for Huldah in 2 Kings 22:14.

1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]
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