Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:3
This verse mentions not worshiping the sun or the moon, which contrasts with 2 Kings 23:11 where worship practices for the sun are abolished.
Deuteronomy 17:3: And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3-5
These verses command not to worship other gods or make idols, which contrasts with 2 Kings 23:11 where sun worship had been practiced prior to being abolished.
Exodus 20:3-5: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:16
This verse describes people worshiping the sun at the temple, contradicting 2 Kings 23:11 where such practices were removed.
Ezekiel 8:16: And he brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, [were] about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east.
Contradiction with Isaiah 17:8
This verse speaks of not looking to altars, which contrasts with 2 Kings 23:11 where physical structures for sun worship were dismantled.
Isaiah 17:8: And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect [that] which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. [images: or, sun images]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:2
This verse describes the sun being dishonored, contrasting with 2 Kings 23:11 where practices that honored the sun were put away.
Jeremiah 8:2: And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and after whom they have walked, and whom they have sought, and whom they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered, nor be buried; they shall be for dung upon the face of the earth.
Paradox #1
2 Kings 23:11 describes the removal of horses dedicated to the sun. A potential contradiction or inconsistency here could be related to differing accounts or evidence regarding the worship practices in ancient Judah. While the Bible mentions this as a practice Josiah put an end to, some historical or archaeological evidence might not fully support or detail such practices, leading to debates about the extent or nature of sun worship during that period.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to the mention of horses and chariots associated with the sun. Scientifically, the sun is a massive, distant star, and any association with earthly horses and chariots can be seen as inconsistent with our understanding of astronomy and celestial bodies. It reflects an ancient cultural perspective rather than a scientific one.