Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, even though the king was badly hurt in a battle, he stayed in his chariot to fight until it got dark, and then he passed away as the sun was setting. This shows how bravely he tried to keep going even when things were really tough.

2 Chronicles 18:34: And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed [himself] up in [his] chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the time of the sun going down he died.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

This verse states that no evil will happen to the righteous, while 2 Chronicles 18:34 describes the death of King Ahab in battle, despite his attempt to avoid it, which can be seen as evil befalling him.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse implies that all things work together for good to those who love God, while 2 Chronicles 18:34 narrates a tragic event that seems contrary to any form of good.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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