Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 12:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 12:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 12:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, when the king was sorry for what he did wrong, God decided not to be angry with him anymore and did not harm him. Because of this, good things happened in his land called Judah.

2 Chronicles 12:12: And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy [him] altogether: and also in Judah things went well. [and also...: or, and yet in Judah there were good things]

Contradiction with Psalm 106:43

This verse speaks of God's compassion despite repeated rebellion, whereas 2 Chronicles 12:12 implies God's wrath was contained, suggesting a different aspect of forgiveness.

Psalm 106:43: Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. [brought...: or, impoverished, or, weakened]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse talks about gentle forgiveness and forgetting sins, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 12:12 where wrath was held back, implying some level of punishment or anger presence.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse addresses God giving grace to the humble, while in 2 Chronicles 12:12, wrath is not poured out, which may not directly suggest grace.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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