Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 14:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 14:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 14:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the story shows that God helped Asa and his people by making the Ethiopians run away. It means that when Asa trusted God, God helped him win the battle.

2 Chronicles 14:12: So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:31

This verse speaks to God's perfect and flawless ways, seemingly contradictory to the notion of a violent defeat as described in 2 Chronicles 14:12.

2 Samuel 22:31: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches love for enemies, conflicting with the destruction and defeat of an opposing army seen in 2 Chronicles 14:12.

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 personal vengeance and leaving justice to God, which contrasts with the violent victory described in 2 Chronicles 14:12.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and lacks alignment with the warfare outcome detailed in 2 Chronicles 14:12.

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 Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which is inconsistent with the battle and defeat in 2 Chronicles 14:12.

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