Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 1:10
In 2 Chronicles 11:11, Rehoboam fortified cities for defense, while in 2 Chronicles 1:10, Solomon asks for wisdom to govern instead of relying on military strength.
2 Chronicles 1:10: Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, [that is so] great?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
2 Chronicles 11:11 describes Rehoboam strengthening defenses, while Matthew 5:39 promotes turning the other cheek and not resisting evil.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
2 Chronicles 11:11 speaks of fortifying cities, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when nations will not take up swords or war anymore.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
2 Chronicles 11:11 involves preparation for potential conflict, while Romans 12:18 advises living peaceably with all men, contrasting with military preparations.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
2 Chronicles 11:11 involves preparing for conflict, but Micah 4:3 talks about transforming weapons into farming tools, highlighting peace over war.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Psalm 46:9
In 2 Chronicles 11:11, Rehoboam prepares for potential war, whereas Psalm 46:9 speaks of God making conflicts cease and breaking weapons.
Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
2 Chronicles 11:11 involves preparing defenses for war, while Matthew 26:52 teaches that all who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?