Contradiction with Exodus 14:25
This verse describes how God helped the Israelites by removing the wheels of the Egyptians' chariots, whereas 2 Chronicles 12:3 mentions Egyptians coming with a large number of chariots against Rehoboam, showing God not intervening to stop them.
Exodus 14:25: And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. [that they...: or, and made them to go heavily]
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17
These verses state that a king is not saved by the size of his army nor a warrior by his great strength, contradicting the emphasis on the large force brought against Rehoboam in 2 Chronicles 12:3.
Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against relying on chariots and horsemen for strength, while 2 Chronicles 12:3 emphasizes the military might of the Egyptians with chariots and horsemen.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
This verse highlights the power of God's spirit over military force, contradicting the reliance on the physical strength of Shishak's forces in 2 Chronicles 12:3.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse declares cursed those who rely on human strength, contrasting with the implied threat in 2 Chronicles 12:3 concerning Egypt's powerful army.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.