Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 13:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 13:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 13:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Jeroboam set up a surprise attack to sneak up behind the people of Judah, so they were trapped because people were both in front and behind them. This story shows how tricky and sneaky battles in the Bible could be.

2 Chronicles 13:13: But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment [was] behind them.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Contradicts by suggesting the Lord will fight for you without needing strategic maneuvers.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Contradicts by advocating for turning the other cheek instead of preparing for battle.

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 Romans 12:19

Contradicts by advising to not avenge yourselves but leave it to God's wrath, conflicting with the ambush strategy.

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 Proverbs 16:7

Contradicts by implying that when a man’s ways please the Lord, even his enemies will be at peace with him, rather than engaging in conflict.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts by envisioning a future where nations will not take up swords against each other, opposing military tactics.

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 James 4:1

Contradicts by highlighting that wars and fights come from desires for pleasure, questioning the legitimacy of conflict.

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 3:9

Contradicts by advising against repaying evil for evil, unlike preparing for a battle.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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