Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 17:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 17:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 17:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, Amasiah was a brave man who chose to serve God happily, and he led a big group of 200,000 strong and brave soldiers. This shows how Amasiah and his men were ready and willing to do good things for God.

2 Chronicles 17:16: And next him [was] Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Chronicles 17:16 speaks of willingly fighting against enemies, while Exodus advises against killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Emphasizes being peacemakers, which contrasts with willingly engaging in battle.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance, conflicting with the concept of leading a volunteer army.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Envisions a future of peace without warfare, opposing the idea of going to war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

Highlights peace and gentleness, contradicting the notion of willingly preparing for battle.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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