Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, this verse means that two kings, King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, decided to team up and go to a place called Ramothgilead. They were planning to fight a battle there together.

2 Chronicles 18:28: So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

Proverbs 12:15 contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:28 by suggesting that the way of a fool is right in his own eyes, contrasting with Jehoshaphat and Ahab's decision to go into battle.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Proverbs 16:9 contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:28 by emphasizing that while a man may plan his way, it is the Lord who directs his steps, unlike the joint decision made by Ahab and Jehoshaphat to go to war.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Matthew 26:52 contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:28 by warning that those who take the sword will perish by the sword, opposing Jehoshaphat and Ahab's decision to go into battle.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

James 4:13-14 contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:28 by suggesting that making plans without considering God's will is presumptuous, contrasting with the battle decision made by Ahab and Jehoshaphat.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:18

Ecclesiastes 9:18 contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:28 by valuing wisdom over weapons of war, opposing the decision to go into battle.

Ecclesiastes 9:18: Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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