Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 24:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 24:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 24:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Jehoiachin became king when he was just eighteen and he was king for only three months. His mom's name was Nehushta, and she was from a place called Jerusalem.

2 Kings 24:8: Jehoiachin [was] eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name [was] Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. [Jehoiachin: also called Jeconiah and Coniah]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 36:9

2 Kings 24:8 states that Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, while 2 Chronicles 36:9 states that he was eight years old.

2 Chronicles 36:9: Jehoiachin [was] eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD.

Paradox #1

2 Kings 24:8 states that Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, but another verse, 2 Chronicles 36:9, mentions that he was eight years old. This difference creates a contradiction regarding his age when he became king.

Paradox #2

In 2 Kings 24:8, there is a doctrinal inconsistency with 2 Chronicles 36:9 regarding the age of Jehoiachin when he became king. 2 Kings says he was 18 years old, while 2 Chronicles says he was 8 years old.

Paradox #3

There might be a contradiction or inconsistency between "2 Kings 24:8" and "2 Chronicles 36:9" regarding the age of King Jehoiachin when he began his reign and the length of time he reigned over Jerusalem. One account states that he was 18 years old and reigned for three months, while the other mentions he was 8 years old. This discrepancy has led to questions about the accuracy of the ages and reign duration mentioned.

Paradox #4

2 Kings 24:8 mentions that Jehoiachin was 18 years old when he began to reign. However, another verse, 2 Chronicles 36:9, states that he was 8 years old. This numerical discrepancy in the age when he started his reign is a contradiction.

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