Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:27
Unlike Isaiah 37:1 where Hezekiah tore his clothes as an act of humility and seeking God’s intervention, Ahab tore his clothes but still did not turn his heart fully towards God.
1 Kings 21:27: And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
Contradiction with Job 2:11-12
When Job's friends saw him in distress, they tore their clothes as a sign of mourning and empathy, unlike Hezekiah who did it as a plea to God for deliverance.
Job 2:11-12: Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
Contradiction with Mark 14:63
The high priest tore his clothing in response to what he perceived as blasphemy, a contradiction in purpose compared to Hezekiah's act as seeking divine help.
Mark 14:63: Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 36:24
Despite hearing the words of God, the people did not rend their garments, unlike Hezekiah, showing a lack of repentance contrary to his actions in Isaiah 37:1.
Jeremiah 36:24: Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, [neither] the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.
Contradiction with Acts 14:14
Paul and Barnabas tore their clothes to stop people from offering them worship, displaying a zeal against idolatry rather than Hezekiah’s focus on divine intervention for his own nation.
Acts 14:14: [Which] when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard [of], they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,