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.