Contradiction with 2 Kings 8:19
This verse mentions God's promise to maintain David's lineage forever, which seems to contradict the cutting off of Jehoiakim's line suggested in Jeremiah 36:30.
2 Kings 8:19: Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, [and] to his children. [light: Heb. candle, or, lamp]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
God's promise to establish David's throne forever seems contradictory to Jeremiah's prophecy that Jehoiakim will have no one to sit on the throne.
1 Chronicles 17:11-14: And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go [to be] with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.
Contradiction with Psalm 89:3-4
The promise of a lasting dynasty for David contradicts the declaration in Jeremiah about Jehoiakim's descendants.
Psalm 89:3-4: I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 36:30 predicts that no descendant of King Jehoiakim will sit on the throne of David. However, the New Testament genealogy of Jesus in the Book of Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through Jehoiakim. This could be seen as a contradiction because Jesus is considered the fulfillment of the Davidic line, yet this prophecy suggests Jehoiakim's line would be cut off from the throne.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this context could be seen as the tension between divine judgment and human free will. On one hand, it may seem unkind or harsh for punishment to be pronounced over a future generation for the actions of an individual. On the other hand, it raises questions about the fairness and justice of collective punishment or the consequences reaching beyond the individual who committed the offense. This can lead to discussions about the balance between justice, mercy, and human responsibility.