Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God told the people not to worry about their enemies and to trust Him. God showed them where their enemies would be, so they would know what to do and not be afraid.

2 Chronicles 20:16: To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel. [cliff: Heb. ascent] [brook: or, valley]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states, "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD," suggesting preparation is necessary, whereas 2 Chronicles 20:16 describes no preparation for battle.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse says, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," implying that military actions lead to destruction, contrary to the victory without a fight in 2 Chronicles 20:16.

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 Psalm 46:10

This verse says, "Be still, and know that I am God," encouraging stillness instead of marching into battle as instructed in 2 Chronicles 20:16.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with James 2:17

"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." This verse emphasizes action accompanying faith, while 2 Chronicles 20:16 highlights victory through faith alone without action.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
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