Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:2

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

According to the chronicler, Ahab, the king, made a big meal with lots of sheep and oxen to show kindness and to convince the other king to join him in a plan. It's like when you share your toys with a friend so they will play the game you want.

2 Chronicles 18:2: And after [certain] years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that [he had] with him, and persuaded him to go up [with him] to Ramothgilead. [after...: Heb. at the end of years]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:14

Advises against entering the path of the wicked, contradicting Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab.

Proverbs 4:14: Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men].

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Warns against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contrasting with Jehoshaphat's actions.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Amos 3:3

Questions how two can walk together unless they agree, differing with Jehoshaphat's agreement to join Ahab.

Amos 3:3: Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

States that evil communications corrupt good manners, conflicting with Jehoshaphat's association with Ahab.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:11

Instructs to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, contrary to Jehoshaphat's partnership with Ahab.

Ephesians 5:11: And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].
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