Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people of Israel ran away from the people of Judah, and God helped Judah by making them win. This shows that God helped Judah because they were doing what He wanted.

2 Chronicles 13:16: And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with the battle and defeat of enemies described in 2 Chronicles 13:16.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking vengeance, leaving it to God, contradicting the act of pursuing and defeating enemies as depicted in 2 Chronicles 13:16.

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 Exodus 14:14

This verse assures that the Lord will fight for you and instructs people to hold their peace, differing from the active conflict and pursuit in 2 Chronicles 13:16.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

These verses recommend providing for your enemy if they are in need, rather than defeating them in battle, as seen in 2 Chronicles 13:16.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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