Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 24:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 24:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 24:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, when King Jehoiakim died, his son Jehoiachin became king in his place. This means that Jehoiachin took over as the new leader after his dad passed away.

2 Kings 24:6: So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 36:6

2 Kings 24:6 mentions that Jehoiakim "slept with his fathers" implying he died a natural death, while 2 Chronicles 36:6 implies he was bound in fetters and taken to Babylon.

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]

Paradox #1

The contradiction with 2 Kings 24:6 relates to who succeeded King Jehoiakim. According to 2 Kings, Jehoiakim was succeeded by his son Jehoiachin. However, in 2 Chronicles 36:6-8, it suggests that Jehoiakim was captured and taken to Babylon, which could imply a different series of events surrounding his death and succession, leading to some confusion in the accounts.

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