Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 23:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 23:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 23:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Josiah was following God's instructions to clean up the land from bad things. He burned the bones on the altar to show that worshiping false gods was wrong.

2 Kings 23:16: And as Josiah turned himself, he spied the sepulchres that [were] there in the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned [them] upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the LORD which the man of God proclaimed, who proclaimed these words.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, which contradicts the act of breaking down altars and desecrating graves described in 2 Kings 23:16.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs to leave vengeance to God, contrasting with the actions taken by Josiah in 2 Kings 23:16.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, conflicting with the actions in 2 Kings 23:16 which involve triumph over past enemies.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse, which forbids killing, could be seen as contradicting actions against the prophets or priests suggested by 2 Kings 23:16.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Kings 23:16 might stem from the act of violence and desecration of graves, which can be seen as conflicting with principles of respect for the dead and non-violence. This action can seem inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize kindness and respect.

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