Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:30
Explains that no descendant of Jehoiachin will prosper on the throne of David, contradicting the eternal promise of a ruler from David's lineage in Acts 2:30.
Jeremiah 22:30: Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man [that] shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:27
Announces the overturning of the throne until a rightful ruler comes, which challenges the certainty of David's line always holding the throne as implied in Acts 2:30.
Ezekiel 21:27: I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no [more], until he come whose right it is; and I will give it [him]. [I will overturn...: Heb. Perverted, perverted, perverted, will I make it]
Contradiction with Hosea 3:4
Predicts a long period without a king for Israel, seemingly contradicting the promise of a continual Davidic line ruling mentioned in Acts 2:30.
Hosea 3:4: For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and [without] teraphim: [image: Heb. a standing, or, statue, or, pillar]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:7
Specifies the condition of obedience for the establishment of David's lineage, which creates a potential contradiction with the unconditional tone of the promise in Acts 2:30.
1 Chronicles 28:7: Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. [constant: Heb. strong]
Contradiction with Matthew 1:11-12
Mentions Jeconiah in Jesus' genealogy, whereas Jeremiah 22:30 speaks of no descendants prospering, contrasting with Acts 2:30's perspective on the promise to David's lineage.
Matthew 1:11-12: And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: [Josias...: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in Acts 2:30 because it talks about King David and God's promise that a descendant of David would be a king. The issue some find is that, in other parts of the Bible, Jesus is referred to as having a heavenly kingdom rather than an earthly one, leading to confusion about the nature of the kingship promised. However, most Christian teachings interpret this as Jesus fulfilling the prophecy in a spiritual sense, ruling as a heavenly king rather than an earthly one.