Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, contradicting the harshness advised in 2 Chronicles 10:14.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are like honeycomb, contradicting the aggressive response in 2 Chronicles 10:14.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, contradicting the lack of peace in the advice given in 2 Chronicles 10:14.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with James 3:17
Wisdom that is pure and peaceable contradicts the advice of harshness in 2 Chronicles 10:14.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Speak only what is helpful for building others up, in contrast to the destructive words in 2 Chronicles 10:14.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Paradox #1
This verse talks about harsh leadership and using heavy burdens, which contradicts other parts of the Bible that emphasize kindness, servitude, and gentleness in leadership, like Jesus’ teachings on serving others and leading with love.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might come from comparing this verse with the account in 1 Kings 12:14. Both passages tell the story of Rehoboam's response to the people's request, but slight variations in wording or details between the accounts could be seen as inconsistency between the two historical records.