Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
Jonah 3:10 shows God relenting from bringing disaster upon Nineveh after they repented, which contrasts with the certainty of destruction proclaimed in 2 Kings 22:16.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Ezekiel 18:32 highlights God's desire for repentance and life rather than destruction, offering a message contrary to the declared doom in 2 Kings 22:16.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8
These verses describe a scenario where God reverses His decision to destroy a nation if they repent, contrasting with the impending judgment in 2 Kings 22:16.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might arise from the portrayal of divine punishment. Some readers might find it contradictory for a loving and merciful God to bring destruction as a form of punishment. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of forgiveness and compassion.