Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 14:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 14:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 14:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God helped King Asa and his people win against the Ethiopians, who were so defeated they couldn't come back to fight. Asa and his people then collected lots of treasures from the victory.

2 Chronicles 14:13: And Asa and the people that [were] with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. [destroyed: Heb. broken]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies and bless them, contradicting the destruction of enemies in 2 Chronicles 14:13.

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 Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the act of slaying in 2 Chronicles 14:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

The verse advises against seeking revenge, in contrast to the pursuit and defeat of the enemy in 2 Chronicles 14:13.

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 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrasting with the defeat of the Ethiopians.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace over conflict as seen in 2 Chronicles 14:13.

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]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the depiction of violence and whether it aligns with teachings about love and forgiveness. In other parts of the Bible, there are teachings that emphasize peace and turning the other cheek. This might seem inconsistent with scenes of conflict and destruction.

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