Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, this verse is about a leader named Abijah telling another group that they shouldn’t try to fight against God’s kingdom because God supports the family of David. Abijah also reminds them that they are following fake gods made out of gold by Jeroboam, which are not real.

2 Chronicles 13:8: And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye [be] a great multitude, and [there are] with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse speaks of God fighting for the Israelites, whereas 2 Chronicles 13:8 addresses military strength relying on human strategies, suggesting confidence in human resources against divine support.

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

Emphasizes that victory in battle comes from God, not human numbers or might, contrasting with the reliance on great armies mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13:8.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16

Indicates that no king is saved by the size of his army, contradicting the emphasis on military strength in 2 Chronicles 13:8.

Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Highlights that success comes not by might nor power, but by God's Spirit, opposing the focus on human might in 2 Chronicles 13:8.

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]
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