Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 15:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 15:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 15:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Asa, the king, took away his grandmother Maachah's special title because she made a statue to worship, which was not allowed. He destroyed the statue to show that only God should be worshipped.

2 Chronicles 15:16: And also [concerning] Maachah the mother of Asa the king, he removed her from [being] queen, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped [it], and burnt [it] at the brook Kidron. [mother: that is, grandmother] [idol: Heb. horror]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Honors rather than removes power from mother.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:3

Commands respect and reverence for parents.

Leviticus 19:3: Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I [am] the LORD your God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:16

Emphasizes honoring your mother.

Deuteronomy 5:16: Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:20

Warns against cursing parents rather than removing them.

Proverbs 20:20: Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:4

Reinforces the commandment to honor father and mother.

Matthew 15:4: For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:2

Encourages honoring one’s mother.

Ephesians 6:2: Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Paradox #1

The possible doctrinal conflict with 2 Chronicles 15:16 is about the action of removing a queen mother due to idolatry. It might conflict with teachings on honoring parents and family, which are important in the Bible. This action could seem harsh or contradictory to those teachings.

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