Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God sent a message through a prophet named Shemaiah to King Rehoboam and his leaders. God was upset because they stopped following Him, so He allowed a king named Shishak to come and cause trouble for them.

2 Chronicles 12:5: Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and [to] the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:15

Unlike 2 Chronicles 12:5 which suggests punishment, this verse assures God’s mercy will not depart.

2 Samuel 7:15: But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took [it] from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse contradicts by stating God does not tempt anyone, whereas 2 Chronicles 12:5 suggests God has left them to fall into sin.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Romans 11:29

It claims God's gifts and calling are irrevocable, differing from the idea of withdrawal of support.

Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse promises God will never leave nor forsake, contrasting the assertion that God has left them.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:20

Assures God’s constant presence and help, opposing the idea that God would forsake them to suffer.

1 Chronicles 28:20: And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do [it]: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, [even] my God, [will be] with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the way it presents the idea of abandoning God leading to punishment. Some might see a contradiction in the notion of a loving and forgiving God who nonetheless allows or causes suffering as a consequence of people's actions, raising questions about the balance between justice and mercy. Others may struggle with understanding why some people might suffer as a result of the actions of their leaders.

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