Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 10:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 10:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 10:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the young friends of the king gave him advice to be even tougher and meaner than his father was. They wanted him to tell the people that if they thought his father was strict, he would be even stricter.

2 Chronicles 10:10: And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou [it] somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little [finger] shall be thicker than my father's loins.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs 15:1 advocates for a soft and gentle response, which contradicts the harsh approach recommended in 2 Chronicles 10:10.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9 praises peacemakers for their gentle actions, in opposition to the aggressive recommendation in 2 Chronicles 10:10.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:12

Colossians 3:12 emphasizes compassion and humility, contrasting with the lack of humility and harsher posture in 2 Chronicles 10:10.

Colossians 3:12: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Contradiction with James 1:19

James 1:19 encourages being quick to listen and slow to anger, opposite to the advice for an aggressive stance in 2 Chronicles 10:10.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruits of the Spirit including gentleness and self-control, which contradicts the suggestion to rule harshly in 2 Chronicles 10:10.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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