Contradiction with Jeremiah 52:29
This verse contradicts Jeremiah 52:28 in the number of people carried away captive, stating 832 persons in the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar, whereas Jeremiah 52:28 lists 3,023 people in the seventh year.
Jeremiah 52:29: In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons: [persons: Heb. souls]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:14
This verse mentions different numbers and types of captives taken to Babylon, which may conflict with the account of captives in Jeremiah 52:28.
2 Kings 24:14: And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, [even] ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:11
This alludes to more people being carried away by Nebuzaradan, contradicting the specific numbers given in Jeremiah 52:28.
2 Kings 25:11: Now the rest of the people [that were] left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away. [fugitives: Heb. fallen away]
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 52:28 mentions the number of captives taken to Babylon, but the numbers differ from those recorded in 2 Kings 24:14, which could lead to confusion or inconsistency about the historical record of the exile.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Jeremiah 52:28 comes from differences in numbers when compared to similar accounts in other parts of the Bible, like 2 Kings 24:14-16. These accounts list different numbers of people taken into exile, leading to confusion or debate about the exact figures involved.