Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us how King Asa asked Benhadad, a powerful friend, to help him by sending soldiers to attack some cities. This story shows how Asa trusted in human help instead of looking to God for help.

2 Chronicles 16:4: And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. [his: Heb. which were his]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts the alliance with Syria by encouraging love and prayer for enemies, rather than making alliances against them.

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 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, while Asa's alliance with Syria was a strategic move against Israel, which can be seen as repaying adversarial actions.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

This verse warns against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, whereas 2 Chronicles 16:4 shows a king making a covenant with a non-Israelite king.

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?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, contrasting with Asa's reliance on a foreign king for aid.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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