Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 35:23-24
These verses say that Josiah was wounded by archers and brought to Jerusalem, where he died, which differs from 2 Kings 23:29 that indicates he died at Megiddo.
2 Chronicles 35:23-24: And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. [wounded: Heb. made sick]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Kings 23:29 could arise from the differing accounts of King Josiah's death. While this verse states that Josiah was killed by Pharaoh Necho at Megiddo, other accounts, like 2 Chronicles 35:23-24, mention that Josiah was wounded in battle and then died in Jerusalem. This creates inconsistency about the location and circumstances of his death.
Paradox #2
The contradiction with 2 Kings 23:29 involves the events and timing related to the death of Josiah. In 2 Chronicles 35:20-24, the account of Josiah's death seems to have slightly different details regarding when and how he died in relation to Pharaoh Necho. This might appear inconsistent when comparing the sequence and specifics of the events in both passages.