Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 23:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 23:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 23:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the king told the priests to take all the things made for other gods out of God's temple and burn them. He did this to show that only the one true God should be worshiped.

2 Kings 23:4: And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worship of no other gods, while 2 Kings 23:4 describes actions taken to remove idols, suggesting a prior lapse in this command.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse insists on exclusive worship of the LORD, contrasting with the existence of idol worship mentioned in 2 Kings 23:4.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4

This verse describes King Solomon's heart turning to other gods, conflicting with reforms in 2 Kings 23:4 aimed at eradicating idol worship.

1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:11

This verse questions whether a nation changes its gods, contrary to the idolatry present before the reforms in 2 Kings 23:4.

Jeremiah 2:11: Hath a nation changed [their] gods, which [are] yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for [that which] doth not profit.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:13

This verse highlights the multitude of gods in Judah, opposing the purging efforts shown in 2 Kings 23:4.

Jeremiah 11:13: For [according to] the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and [according to] the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to [that] shameful thing, [even] altars to burn incense unto Baal. [shameful...: Heb. shame]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:39

This verse tells those who worship idols to continue doing so, differing from the actions taken against idol worship in 2 Kings 23:4.

Ezekiel 20:39: As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter [also], if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
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