Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 21:6
Describes Jehoram's evil reign and how he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, which aligns rather than directly contradicts with 2 Kings 8:18.
2 Chronicles 21:6: And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought [that which was] evil in the eyes of the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27
States that the fear of the Lord prolongs days, implying the opposite of the short, evil reign of Jehoram mentioned in 2 Kings 8:18.
Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
Commands honoring one's father and mother for a long life, contrasting with Jehoram's wickedness and the shortness of his reign in 2 Kings 8:18.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Paradox #1
2 Kings 8:18 mentions that Jehoram, the king of Judah, walked in the ways of the kings of Israel because of his marriage to Ahab's daughter. This could be seen as problematic because the kings of Israel, especially Ahab, were often portrayed negatively in the Bible for their idolatry and disobedience to God. This creates a tension with the expectation that the kings of Judah would follow the ways of David and obey God.
Paradox #2
This verse mentions that a king followed the ways of another king who was seen negatively due to his actions, which could be viewed as inconsistent with expectations for kings to lead with righteousness and integrity according to other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #3
This verse describes a king following in the ways of other kings who did wrong, which might conflict with the idea of a leader being just and good. This could be seen as inconsistent if someone expects leaders, especially those mentioned in religious texts, to always set a positive moral example.