Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this story shows that the king didn't like what Micaiah, the messenger, said because it wasn't good news. So, the king decided to send Micaiah back to the city leaders, Amon and Joash.

2 Chronicles 18:25: Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts ordering to put someone in prison as a display of enmity.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turning away wrath contradicts the harsh action of imprisonment in 2 Chronicles 18:25.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advocating for recompensing no evil for evil contradicts the punitive response in 2 Chronicles 18:25.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Commanding not to bear a grudge contradicts imprisoning someone out of hostility.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encouraging to follow what is good contradicts taking retributive action as in 2 Chronicles 18:25.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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