Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 23:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 23:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 23:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the king told everyone to celebrate a special feast called Passover to honor God, just like it was written down in their important book. It was a way to remember and follow what God wanted them to do.

2 Kings 23:21: And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as [it is] written in the book of this covenant.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

This verse expresses God's disdain for feasts and festivals, contradicting 2 Kings 23:21 which calls for the observance of Passover.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:14

It indicates God's rejection of appointed festivals, unlike 2 Kings 23:21 which reinstates the observance of Passover.

Isaiah 1:14: Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear [them].

Contradiction with Hosea 2:11

This verse foretells the end of feasts and celebrations, in contrast to the command to celebrate Passover in 2 Kings 23:21.

Hosea 2:11: I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her new moons, and her sabbaths, and all her solemn feasts.

Paradox #1

Some scholars note an inconsistency regarding the observance of the Passover as described in this verse. It suggests that a Passover of this scale hadn't been observed since the time of the judges or the early days of the monarchy. This could contradict earlier texts that imply Passover was celebrated regularly, such as during the reign of Solomon.

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