Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
This verse describes God's mercy and forgiveness, contrasting with the wrath and destruction in 2 Kings 22:17.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God shows compassion and relents from sending disaster, differing from the inevitable wrath depicted in 2 Kings 22:17.
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 18:23
God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting the punishment in 2 Kings 22:17.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
God is described as abundantly pardoning, which contradicts the certainty of judgment in 2 Kings 22:17.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Psalm 145:8
This verse highlights God’s graciousness and slow anger, which contrasts with the swift anger in 2 Kings 22:17.
Psalm 145:8: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could revolve around the events described in 2 Kings and how they line up with archaeological evidence or other historical records from the same period. Differences in timelines, the identity of rulers, or details about specific events mentioned in the Bible compared to external sources could be areas of potential conflict. Additionally, if this verse is compared to similar accounts in other biblical books, like Chronicles, any discrepancies in the story details could also be considered inconsistencies.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 2 Kings 22:17 could be related to the concept of divine judgment, where natural disasters or punishments are seen as a direct result of human actions or moral failures. From a scientific perspective, natural events are typically explained by natural causes, like weather patterns or geological activity, not moral or ethical behavior. This can conflict with a scientific understanding of cause and effect in nature.
Paradox #3
This verse shows a situation where God is angry and intends to bring disaster because of people worshipping other gods. The contradiction might be seen in the idea of a loving and forgiving God acting with anger and punishment, which seems harsh and not in line with forgiveness. This can be seen as inconsistent with the image of a merciful God.