Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
2 Chronicles 17:17 mentions valiant warriors prepared for battle, but Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, contradicting the preparation for conflict.
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 Isaiah 2:4
2 Chronicles 17:17 focuses on military readiness, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will convert their weapons into peaceful tools and not learn war anymore.
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 Micah 4:3
The emphasis on a large army in 2 Chronicles 17:17 is in contrast to Micah 4:3, which prophesies a time when nations shall no longer engage in war.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]