Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, when the people of Judah sang and praised God, He helped them by confusing their enemies, who then fought against each other. This shows that praising God can bring His help and protection.

2 Chronicles 20:22: And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. [And when...: Heb. And in the time that they, etc] [to sing...: Heb. in singing and praise] [they were...: or, they smote one another]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse says "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD," suggesting preparation, in contrast to praising leading to victory.

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

It states that "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," which contradicts the concept of defeating enemies without direct combat.

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 Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse speaks to the unpredictability of events, saying "the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong," contradicting the idea of assured victory through divine intervention without action.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with James 2:26

"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also," suggesting that action is necessary, contrasting with the victory through only praising.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

It proclaims "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," which presents a different approach to conflict resolution compared to active praising.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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