Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 18:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 18:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 18:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah were sitting on their fancy chairs, wearing special clothes, at the entrance of the city gate. All the prophets were telling them what they thought would happen.

2 Chronicles 18:9: And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them on his throne, clothed in [their] robes, and they sat in a void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them. [void...: or, floor]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse states that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, contradicting the emphasis on royal displays and appearances found in 2 Chronicles 18:9.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

This verse warns about false prophets who come in sheep’s clothing, contradicting the trust placed in a gathering of prophets for guidance in 2 Chronicles 18:9.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

Advises to not conform to the pattern of this world, which contradicts the royal expectation and conformity to worldly power shown in 2 Chronicles 18:9.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

Warns against showing favoritism and giving special attention to those with fine clothing, which contrasts with the scene of kings in royal robes in 2 Chronicles 18:9.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with John 7:24

Encourages judging with righteous judgment rather than appearances, contradicting the emphasis on royal presentation in 2 Chronicles 18:9.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:5

Criticizes the Pharisees for doing everything to be seen by others, which contrasts with the display of power and ceremony in 2 Chronicles 18:9.

Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
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