Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
While 2 Chronicles 15:15 speaks of finding rest upon seeking God with rejoicing, Matthew 11:28 offers rest directly from Jesus to those who are weary, without mentioning seeking with the same collective joy.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
2 Chronicles 15:15 describes joy and rest in seeking God, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increased knowledge and wisdom can lead to grief and sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14
2 Chronicles 15:15 reports peace and rest through seeking God, but Jeremiah 6:14 criticizes false prophets for proclaiming 'Peace, peace' when there is no true peace.
Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22
2 Chronicles 15:15 highlights rest for those who seek God, whereas Isaiah 48:22 states there is no peace for the wicked, suggesting a conditional aspect of peace.
Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Contradiction with John 16:33
In 2 Chronicles 15:15, there is joy and rest from trouble upon seeking God, while John 16:33 acknowledges tribulation in the world, implying ongoing challenges despite promises of peace in Christ.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Chronicles 15:15 could be the idea of finding joy in seeking God, which may seem inconsistent to those who see religious devotion as demanding or burdensome. This could conflict with the view that true happiness comes from freedom and individual pursuits rather than from religious or communal commitments.