Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 17:2

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

According to the author of the book, the good king made sure that his kingdom was safe by putting soldiers in important cities. He also kept the lands that his dad had won, showing he wanted to protect everyone.

2 Chronicles 17:2: And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 17:2 as it advises against resisting evil and instead promotes turning the other cheek, which is contrary to Jehoshaphat strengthening defenses.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse contradicts by advocating for living peaceably with all men, contrasting with preparing for potential conflict.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contradicting the military preparation in 2 Chronicles 17:2.

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 Matthew 5:9

This verse contradicts by blessing peacemakers, while 2 Chronicles 17:2 involves strengthening defenses, implying preparation for conflict rather than peace.

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

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

This encourages pursuing peace and edification, while 2 Chronicles 17:2 focuses on fortifying cities and garrisoning troops, which is not about peace-building.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:4

Contradicts by describing the weapons of Christian warfare as not carnal, contrasting with physical military preparations like those in 2 Chronicles 17:2.

2 Corinthians 10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [through God: or, to God]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

This verse emphasizes on striving for peace with everyone, whereas 2 Chronicles 17:2 involves militaristic actions suggesting readiness for war.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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