Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse speaks of God visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, which might contradict the mercy shown in 2 Kings 8:19 to not destroy Judah for David's sake.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
This verse states that the wages of sin is death, which contrasts with the sparing of Judah despite their sins as mentioned in 2 Kings 8:19.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse asserts that each person is responsible for their own sin, which might contradict 2 Kings 8:19, where mercy is extended to Judah for the sake of David rather than their own merit.
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 Numbers 14:18
The idea of God visiting iniquity to the third and fourth generations contradicts with the sparing of Judah for David's sake in 2 Kings 8:19.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
States that everyone will die for their own sin, which contrasts with the sparing of Judah because of David's legacy in 2 Kings 8:19.
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
2 Kings 8:19 mentions God maintaining the kingdom of Judah for the sake of David. Some see a contradiction with other parts of the Bible where God punishes or allows Judah to face troubles despite David's legacy. The conflict arises from the tension between God's promise to David and the consequences of the people's actions.
Paradox #2
The possible doctrinal inconsistency with 2 Kings 8:19 could be seen in relation to the idea of God's justice and punishment. This verse highlights God's faithfulness to His promise to David, despite the wrongdoings of his descendants, by maintaining the Davidic line. Some might see a conflict in how God's mercy and commitment to promises are balanced with His justice and the expected consequences for wrongdoing.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests that God maintained the promise to David despite the wrongdoings of his descendants. Some see a contradiction here with the idea of individual accountability, as parts of the Bible emphasize that each person is responsible for their own actions. This might seem inconsistent with the notion that descendants benefit from promises regardless of their behavior.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in 2 Kings 8:19 could be seen in how God maintains His promise to David, despite the wickedness of the current king. It might seem inconsistent that God allows bad rulers to continue for the sake of a promise, which raises questions about justice and fairness.