Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God helped the people of Judah by fighting their enemies for them. When they came to see the battle, they found that their enemies were already defeated and no one was left.

2 Chronicles 20:24: And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they [were] dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped. [none...: Heb. there was not an escaping]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:24 as it teaches love for enemies and prayers for those who persecute you, while 2 Chronicles 20:24 describes the destruction of enemy forces.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:24 because it states the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," whereas 2 Chronicles 20:24 depicts the aftermath of a deadly battle.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:24 by instructing individuals not to seek vengeance, in contrast to 2 Chronicles 20:24, which describes a victory over adversaries.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

This passage suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry and giving them water if they are thirsty, contradicting the battle outcome depicted in 2 Chronicles 20:24.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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