Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 17:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 17:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 17:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, God helped King Jehoshaphat be a strong and good king. Because of this, people from Judah gave him many gifts, and he became very rich and respected.

2 Chronicles 17:5: Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. [brought: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise against storing treasures on Earth, which contradicts 2 Chronicles 17:5 where material prosperity and riches are highlighted as blessings.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 6:20

This verse suggests that the poor are blessed, contradicting the idea in 2 Chronicles 17:5 that riches are a sign of God's favor.

Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with James 5:1-2

These verses warn the rich about weeping for their miseries, contradicting the representation of riches as blessings in 2 Chronicles 17:5.

James 5:1-2: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

This verse states that those who trust in their riches will fall, contradicting the positive view of riches seen in 2 Chronicles 17:5.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9

This verse warns that those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, contradicting the favorable depiction of wealth in 2 Chronicles 17:5.

1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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