Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king did bad things in God's eyes, but not as bad as his parents because he got rid of the statue of Baal that his father had made. This made him a little better than them, even though he still did wrong.

2 Kings 3:2: And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made. [image: Heb. statue]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:5

2 Kings 3:2 notes Jehoram put away the image of Baal, partially doing good in the Lord's sight, while 1 Kings 15:5 states that David did what was right except in the case of Uriah, suggesting David's adherence was more consistent.

1 Kings 15:5: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:25

While 2 Kings 3:2 suggests Jehoram did partly good by removing some pagan practices, 2 Kings 23:25 highlights Josiah's complete adherence to God's commands, contrasting Jehoram's partial reform.

2 Kings 23:25: And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there [any] like him.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 25:2

Jehoram's actions in 2 Kings 3:2 show some partial commitment to God, while 2 Chronicles 25:2 mentions Amaziah doing right, but with a heart that was not perfect, suggesting inconsistency.

2 Chronicles 25:2: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:15-16

2 Kings 3:2 acknowledges Jehoram's partial reforms, while Revelation 3:15-16 warns against being lukewarm, suggesting Jehoram's half-hearted actions are insufficient.

Revelation 3:15-16: I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
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