Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, the prophets were telling the king that if he went to fight at a place called Ramothgilead, he would win because God would help him. They believed that God would make sure the king was successful.

2 Chronicles 18:11: And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver [it] into the hand of the king.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 18:22

This verse explains that the LORD put a lying spirit in the mouths of prophets, contradicting the unified message of victory in 2 Chronicles 18:11.

2 Chronicles 18:22: Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Calls lying lips an abomination to the LORD, contradicting the idea of God allowing lying in 2 Chronicles 18:11.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20

Declares that any prophet that speaks presumptuously shall die, which contradicts the guaranteed victory by prophets in 2 Chronicles 18:11.

Deuteronomy 18:20: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

Warns against listening to false prophets who speak visions from their own hearts, contradicting the assured prophecy in 2 Chronicles 18:11.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6

Describes false visions of peace where there is none, contradicting the prophecy of success in 2 Chronicles 18:11.

Ezekiel 13:6: They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made [others] to hope that they would confirm the word.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Chronicles 18:11 could be seen in the conflict between telling people what they want to hear versus telling the truth. The verse involves prophets unanimously agreeing on a prediction that aligns with the king's desires, possibly ignoring honesty or divine truth for approval or safety. This raises questions about integrity and the duty to speak truthfully, even when it's unpopular.

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