Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, the Philistines and Arabians gave King Jehoshaphat gifts and animals like sheep and goats. This showed that God was helping Jehoshaphat and made other people respect him.

2 Chronicles 17:11: Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love enemies and bless those who curse you, contrasting with the context of tributes and gifts from foreign nations, implying a form of subjugation or appeasement.

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 12:20

This verse encourages providing for one's enemy, which contrasts with the acknowledgment of tribute from the Philistines and Arabians in 2 Chronicles 17:11.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Advises love towards enemies and doing good without expecting anything in return, differing from the transactional nature of receiving gifts and tributes.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

Commands the Israelites to destroy certain nations completely and not to make covenants with them, contrasting with the acceptance of gifts and tributes.

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 1 Samuel 15:3

Orders the annihilation of the Amalekites, showing a direct contradiction with any form of treaty or tribute acceptance reflected in 2 Chronicles 17:11.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
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