Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 11:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 11:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 11:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Rehoboam gathered a big group of strong fighters from his people to try and get his kingdom back. He wanted to win over the other part of the kingdom that had separated from him.

2 Chronicles 11:1: And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen [men], which were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 2 Chronicles 11:1, Rehoboam is preparing for war against Israel, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the act of waging war.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Chronicles 11:1 involves preparing to fight against fellow Israelites, while Exodus 20:13 commands not to kill, presenting a moral contradiction.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

2 Chronicles 11:1 shows intent to attack, whereas Romans 12:19 urges leaving vengeance to God, opposing human-led conflict.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:1

2 Chronicles 11:1 describes war preparation, whereas James 4:1 questions why there are conflicts and fights, implying such acts stem from wrong desires.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11

The verse details war readiness, contradicting 1 Peter 3:11's call to seek peace and pursue it.

1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

In 2 Chronicles 11:1, the focus is on revenge through warfare, conflicting with Proverbs 20:22's counsel to wait for the Lord's deliverance instead of seeking vengeance.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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