Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse shows a man named Zedekiah hitting a prophet named Micaiah because he didn't like what Micaiah said about God’s message. It's a story that teaches us about how sometimes people can be unkind when they don't want to hear the truth.

2 Chronicles 18:23: Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs promotes a soft answer to turn away wrath, contrary to Zedekiah's act of striking Micaiah.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek instead of retaliation, opposing Zedekiah's violent response.

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 12:17

Encourages not repaying evil for evil, contrasting Zedekiah’s attack on Micaiah.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

Advises discretion and patience in anger, unlike Zedekiah's impulsive action.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs to not repay evil for evil but to bless, contradicting Zedekiah’s behavior.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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