Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, God did not allow the Israelites to attack the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir when they left Egypt. Instead, the Israelites left these people alone and did not harm them.

2 Chronicles 20:10: And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:9

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:10 as Deuteronomy 2:9 describes God's command to not harass or contend with the Moabites, whereas 2 Chronicles 20:10 discusses how the Moabites were coming against Israel without retaliation from God.

Deuteronomy 2:9: And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land [for] a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot [for] a possession. [Distress...: or, Use no hostility against Moab]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:19

Instructs Israelites not to harass the Ammonites, implying God's protection over them, while 2 Chronicles 20:10 highlights that these protected groups are now threatening Israel.

Deuteronomy 2:19: And [when] thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon [any] possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot [for] a possession.

Contradiction with Judges 11:15-18

Elaborates on Israel not taking land from Moabites and Ammonites, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 20:10 where Israel faces aggression from them despite past peaceful actions.

Judges 11:15-18: And said unto him, Thus saith Jephthah, Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon:

Contradiction with Joshua 24:9-10

States that God did not allow Balaam to curse Israelites against Moabite conflict, seeming to contradict 2 Chronicles 20:10 where God is seemingly not preventing their aggression.

Joshua 24:9-10: Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:
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