Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 24:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 24:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 24:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the king of Babylon took many strong and skilled people from their home to his city, Babylon. These included strong men like soldiers and clever workers like builders and metal makers.

2 Kings 24:16: And all the men of might, [even] seven thousand, and craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all [that were] strong [and] apt for war, even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 52:28

This verse states that Nebuchadnezzar carried away 3,023 Jews in the seventh year, which differs from the account in 2 Kings 24:16 regarding the numbers and timing of the captivity, introducing a numerical inconsistency.

Jeremiah 52:28: This [is] the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 2 Kings 24:16 could be seen in the harsh treatment and exile of certain groups of people, which might conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize compassion and mercy. This raises questions about the consistency of applying justice versus mercy.

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