Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:11
In 1 Samuel 18:11, Saul intentionally tries to kill David with a javelin, whereas in 2 Chronicles 18:33, the man draws a bow at a venture (by chance) and smites the king.
1 Samuel 18:11: And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall [with it]. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 16:9 suggests human plans are directed by the Lord, implying purpose rather than random chance, contrary to the random bow shot in 2 Chronicles 18:33.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Ecclesiastes 9:11 states that time and chance happen to all, underscoring randomness in events, which aligns with 2 Chronicles 18:33, yet may seem to contradict other interpretations of ordained outcomes in scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
Jeremiah 10:23 suggests human actions are not directed by themselves, contrasting with the chance action described in 2 Chronicles 18:33.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this situation could arise from questions about fate and free will. In the context of this verse, there's an element that suggests events happen by chance, which might conflict with the belief that everything is determined by God's will. This could lead to questions about whether actions are guided by divine plan or randomness.