Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:10
2 Kings 23:3 describes a commitment to follow God's covenant, whereas Jeremiah 11:10 speaks of the people breaking the covenant by following other gods.
Jeremiah 11:10: They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
In 2 Kings 23:3, there is a movement towards following God's laws, while Judges 21:25 highlights a time when everyone did what was right in their own eyes, indicating a lack of adherence to a covenant.
Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:28-30
2 Kings 23:3 shows a reunification to follow God, but 1 Kings 12:28-30 depicts a division where Jeroboam sets up golden calves leading Israel away from God.
1 Kings 12:28-30: Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves [of] gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:31
2 Kings 23:3 indicates a renewal and commitment to God's statutes, whereas Ezekiel 18:31 implies the need for a new heart and spirit because of ongoing transgressions.
Ezekiel 18:31: Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 25:2
While 2 Kings 23:3 highlights a wholehearted commitment to the covenant, 2 Chronicles 25:2 mentions a king who did what was right but not with a perfect heart.
2 Chronicles 25:2: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:7
2 Kings 23:3 speaks of covenant adherence, yet Hosea 6:7 discusses how people have broken the covenant.
Hosea 6:7: But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me. [men: or, Adam]
Contradiction with Psalm 78:10
The verse in 2 Kings emphasizes a commitment to God's covenant, while Psalm 78:10 discusses Israel's failure to keep the covenant and walk in God's law.
Psalm 78:10: They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;
Contradiction with Malachi 2:8
In contrast to the covenant renewal in 2 Kings 23:3, Malachi 2:8 speaks of those who have departed from the way and caused many to stumble in the law.
Malachi 2:8: But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. [stumble at: or, fall in]
Contradiction with Romans 1:25
2 Kings 23:3 shows a turning towards worshiping God, while Romans 1:25 highlights a turn away from God, worshipping the creation instead of the Creator.
Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:6
2 Kings 23:3 describes fidelity to the covenant, whereas Galatians 1:6 mentions turning to another gospel, showing a departure from true faith.
Galatians 1:6: I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction or inconsistency with 2 Kings 23:3 could be related to the historical reliability of the account of King Josiah's reforms compared to other sources or archaeological evidence. Some scholars debate whether the extent of Josiah’s reforms, as described, aligns with what is known from other historical records or findings. This could raise questions about the historical accuracy or exaggeration of the biblical narrative.