Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 16:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 16:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 16:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, Hanani tells Asa that because he trusted the king of Syria instead of trusting God, he missed out on God's help. This teaches that it's important to trust God first in difficult situations.

2 Chronicles 16:7: And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses advise trusting the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, while 2 Chronicles 16:7 criticizes Asa for relying on the king of Syria instead of God.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse declares a curse on those who trust in human strength, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 16:7 where Asa is rebuked for depending on an earthly king.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8-9

These verses suggest it is better to trust in the Lord than in humans or princes, in contradiction to Asa's actions in 2 Chronicles 16:7.

Psalm 118:8-9: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against relying on Egypt for help instead of looking to the Lord, which parallels the rebuke given in 2 Chronicles 16:7 for Asa's trust in the Syrian king.

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 Psalm 146:3

Advises not to put trust in princes or human beings, contradicting Asa's decision as described in 2 Chronicles 16:7.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Paradox #1

Historically, there might be a perceived inconsistency because the verse criticizes a king for relying on foreign alliances instead of on God, while other parts of the Bible depict various leaders making alliances or using practical measures without apparent divine disapproval. This could seem conflicting regarding whether human methods are acceptable alongside faith.

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