Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting the idea that Jehoram continued in the sins of Jeroboam, as mentioned in 2 Kings 3:3.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
This verse suggests individual responsibility and accountability, which contrasts with the notion of Jehoram following in the sins of Jeroboam collectively as implied in 2 Kings 3:3.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 19:3
This verse highlights that good things have been found in Jehoshaphat, implying potential for goodness in his descendants, which contradicts Jehoram's continuation of sins as described in 2 Kings 3:3.
2 Chronicles 19:3: Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
It emphasizes that everyone shall die for their own sins, contradicting the implication that sins of Jeroboam carried on to Jehoram as seen in 2 Kings 3:3.
Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Kings 3:3 could be seen in the continued worship of idols despite knowing it was against God's commands. This inconsistency highlights a conflict between adherence to faith and human weakness or disobedience.