Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 24:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 24:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 24:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that the story of King Jehoiakim and the things he did are written in another book with details about the kings of Judah. It means there's more to learn about him if you read that other book.

2 Kings 24:5: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:18-19

While 2 Kings 24:5 mentions the rest of Jehoiakim's acts, Jeremiah 22:18-19 predicts a dishonorable burial, indicating contrasting accounts of his end.

Jeremiah 22:18-19: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 36:6

2 Kings 24:5 suggests acts and accomplishments of Jehoiakim are documented elsewhere, but 2 Chronicles 36:6 contradicts by highlighting his captivity by Nebuchadnezzar without elaboration on his acts.

2 Chronicles 36:6: Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon. [fetters: or, chains]

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