Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:6
This verse states God will defend the city for His own sake and for David’s sake, which contradicts the fall described in 2 Kings 25:4.
2 Kings 20:6: And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 38:17-18
These verses suggest that if the king surrendered to the Babylonians, Jerusalem would not be burned, which contrasts with the city's fall and the king's flight in 2 Kings 25:4.
Jeremiah 38:17-18: Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 34:4-5
These verses indicate that Zedekiah would die in peace, yet in 2 Kings 25:4, the city is breached, leading to his capture and harsh treatment.
Jeremiah 34:4-5: Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 12:13
This prophecy states that Zedekiah would be taken to Babylon but not see it, while 2 Kings 25:4 describes his capture and eventual blinding, implying he did see it.
Ezekiel 12:13: My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon [to] the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there.
Paradox #1
2 Kings 25:4 talks about the escape of King Zedekiah through a gate between two walls. A contradiction arises when comparing this with Jeremiah 39:4, which also describes Zedekiah's escape but mentions a different route and location. The inconsistency lies in the details of the escape path, which are described differently in these two accounts.