Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse shows how God helped Jehoshaphat by making his enemies fight each other, so the people didn't have to fight themselves. It teaches that sometimes God can solve problems in surprising ways.

2 Chronicles 20:23: For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy [them]: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. [to destroy: Heb. for the destruction]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

This passage states that God hates discord among brethren, whereas 2 Chronicles 20:23 describes a divinely influenced discord leading to the destruction of enemies.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse speaks of the blessing of peacemakers, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 20:23 where peace is achieved through conflict and self-destruction of enemies.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Jesus teaches to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the outcome in 2 Chronicles 20:23 where enemies are annihilated.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse instructs to feed and care for our enemies, contradicting the hostile outcome in 2 Chronicles 20:23.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

Speaks of wisdom from above being peaceable, which contrasts with the war and destruction in 2 Chronicles 20:23.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Paradox #1

This verse describes a situation where different groups turn against each other in conflict. A potential contradiction might be seen in the idea of divine involvement or approval in promoting internal strife and violence among people. This could seem inconsistent with teachings that emphasize peace and harmony.

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