Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
While 2 Kings 22:20 promises peace and not seeing the upcoming disaster for Josiah, Ezekiel 18:20 emphasizes personal responsibility for sin and its consequences, highlighting that individuals face judgments based on their own actions.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Romans 2:6
2 Kings 22:20 indicates Josiah will be spared disaster due to his righteousness, whereas Romans 2:6 states that God "will render to every man according to his deeds," suggesting that each person directly faces the consequences of their actions.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
This verse states that "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment," implying unavoidable judgment after death, contrasting Josiah's promise of a peaceful death to avoid seeing disaster.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
In contrast to the promise of peace in 2 Kings 22:20, Proverbs 11:21 declares, "Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished," underscoring inevitable justice, contradicting the idea of exemption from the consequences that Josiah experienced.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Paradox #1
The potential doctrinal conflict with 2 Kings 22:20 could be related to the concept of divine justice and protection. The verse speaks about God promising a peaceful death to someone because of their good deeds. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where good people suffer or face hardships, raising questions about why some receive divine protection and others do not.