Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 23:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 23:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 23:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the king removed and destroyed special places for worship that were not for God and threw the pieces into a stream called Kidron. This was to make sure everyone worshiped only God.

2 Kings 23:12: And the altars that [were] on the top of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh had made in the two courts of the house of the LORD, did the king beat down, and brake [them] down from thence, and cast the dust of them into the brook Kidron. [brake...: or, ran from thence]

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse emphasizes God's willingness to give wisdom "liberally" to those who ask, which contrasts with the act of tearing down structures associated with idol worship in 2 Kings 23:12, as wisdom would presumably lead to understanding rather than destruction.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Encourages turning the other cheek and not responding destructively, which contrasts with the destructive actions described in 2 Kings 23:12.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, emphasizing peace instead of the destruction mentioned in 2 Kings 23:12.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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