Contradiction with Jeremiah 27:22
This verse suggests that the vessels of the house of the Lord will be returned, contrasting with Isaiah 39:6 which predicts they will be taken to Babylon permanently.
Jeremiah 27:22: They shall be carried to Babylon, and there shall they be until the day that I visit them, saith the LORD; then will I bring them up, and restore them to this place.
Contradiction with Isaiah 37:35
This verse promises the defense of Jerusalem, contradicting Isaiah 39:6 which foretells a future plundering of the city.
Isaiah 37:35: For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:34
Echoes the promise to protect Jerusalem for David’s sake, conflicting with the future despoiling forecast in Isaiah 39:6.
2 Kings 19:34: For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:22
Indicates the Lord saved Hezekiah and Jerusalem from the Assyrians, which contrasts with Isaiah 39:6 where a future threat from Babylon is successful.
2 Chronicles 32:22: Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all [other], and guided them on every side.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:5
Here, God promises protection over Jerusalem, contradicting Isaiah 39:6 where city treasures are taken by Babylon.
Isaiah 31:5: As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver [it; and] passing over he will preserve it.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 39:6 talks about future events involving Babylon. A contradiction might arise because Isaiah lived during the 8th century BCE, when Assyria was the dominant power, not Babylon. Predicting Babylon's future prominence during Isaiah's lifetime could seem inconsistent with the historical context, as Babylon rose to power much later.