Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse shows that the king wanted to punish the person by putting them in jail and giving them only bread and water until he came back safely. It teaches that sometimes people in power may treat others unfairly if they don't agree with them.

2 Chronicles 18:26: And say, Thus saith the king, Put this [fellow] in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the harsh treatment prescribed in 2 Chronicles 18:26 against Micaiah.

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 Luke 6:27

This verse also encourages loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, opposing the command to imprison and afflict Micaiah.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse suggests feeding and providing for your enemy if he is hungry, which contradicts the instruction to feed Micaiah with the bread of affliction.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Similar to Romans 12:20, these verses advocate for kindness toward your enemy, contrasting the punitive measures in 2 Chronicles 18:26.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse teaches not to return evil for evil, which is in direct opposition to the treatment of Micaiah as described in 2 Chronicles 18:26.

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.

Paradox #1

This verse might raise questions about the morality of punishment and justice. It involves treating someone harshly by imprisoning and feeding them only bread and water. Some might see this as inconsistent with values of compassion and fairness, raising a conflict between justice and mercy.

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