Contradiction with 2 Kings 8:20
Refers to Edom revolting against Judah during Jehoram's reign, which aligns historically but adds context for further understanding.
2 Kings 8:20: In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 3:8-9
Describes an alliance involving Edom, which contrasts with later independence.
2 Kings 3:8-9: And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.
Contradiction with Genesis 27:40
Suggests Esau's descendants (Edom) will eventually break free from Jacob's (Judah) dominance, seen as prophetic fulfillment rather than direct contradiction.
Genesis 27:40: And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 21:10
Offers a similar account to 2 Kings 8:22, emphasizing the same revolt.
2 Chronicles 21:10: So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time [also] did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be related to the timeline of Edom's revolt. In some biblical passages, it's not clear when exactly Edom gained independence from Judah. This might create confusion or inconsistencies when comparing different texts about the events surrounding the revolt.