Contradiction with Exodus 15:20
While 2 Chronicles 20:19 mentions only men Levitical priests praising God, Exodus 15:20 involves Miriam, a woman, leading a group in praise with music and dance.
Exodus 15:20: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34
In 2 Chronicles 20:19, men are actively leading in worship and praise, whereas 1 Corinthians 14:34 suggests that women should remain silent in churches.
1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12
The verse 2 Chronicles 20:19 speaks of men in the assembly praising vocally and prominently, but 1 Timothy 2:12 states that women should not usurp authority over men, suggesting certain roles in worship could be restrictive based on gender.
1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
2 Chronicles 20:19 describes a lively and loud act of praise, whereas Psalm 46:10 advises stillness to know and glorify God, emphasizing quiet reflection.
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 Ecclesiastes 3:7
In 2 Chronicles 20:19, there is a time to speak out loudly in praise, but Ecclesiastes 3:7 emphasizes that there is also a "time to keep silence," suggesting contrasting approaches to worship.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
2 Chronicles 20:19 encourages public praise with a loud voice, while Matthew 6:5 warns against performing religious acts just to be seen by others.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.