Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 16:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 16:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 16:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, a king wanted to make a new friend and sent gifts to make it happen. He hoped this new friend would help him by standing up to a mean king who was bothering him.

2 Chronicles 16:3: [There is] a league between me and thee, as [there was] between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold; go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:32

This verse instructs not to make covenants with foreign nations or their gods, which contradicts the making of a league with Benhadad in 2 Chronicles 16:3.

Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse commands the Israelites to destroy nations and not make covenants with them, contrasting with the alliance formed in 2 Chronicles 16:3.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against seeking alliances with foreign powers for help instead of relying on God, conflicting with the action taken in 2 Chronicles 16:3.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Hosea 8:9

This verse criticizes seeking alliances and foreign aid, opposing the league made with Benhadad in 2 Chronicles 16:3.

Hosea 8:9: For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. [lovers: Heb. loves]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

This New Testament verse advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contrasting with the alliance seen in 2 Chronicles 16:3.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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