Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 22:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 22:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 22:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse tells us that a king wanted to know how much money people gave to the temple. The special priest, Hilkiah, would count the money to help fix God's house.

2 Kings 22:4: Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people: [door: Heb. threshold]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:28-29

Describes tithing practices for support of Levites, strangers, orphans, and widows rather than silver gathering by doorkeepers for temple maintenance.

Deuteronomy 14:28-29: At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay [it] up within thy gates:

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:11-12

Depicts King David dedicating spoils of war for the Lord, contrasting with collected silver specifically for repair.

2 Samuel 8:11-12: Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4-11

Refers to the deceptive trust in temple rituals alone without true worship, contrasting with proactive temple fund gathering in 2 Kings 22:4.

Jeremiah 7:4-11: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:12-13

Jesus condemns the money changers in the temple, highlighting potential abuse associated with temple funds, in contrast with the orderly process in 2 Kings 22:4.

Matthew 21:12-13: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

Contradiction with Malachi 3:8-10

Speaks of robbing God through withholding tithes and offerings, contrary to the proper collection process suggested in 2 Kings 22:4.

Malachi 3:8-10: Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
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