Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Jehoshaphat's kingdom was peaceful because God gave him rest and helped keep everything calm and safe around him. This means that God looked after Jehoshaphat and made sure his people could live without worry or fighting.

2 Chronicles 20:30: So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:30 by highlighting a false sense of peace, whereas 2 Chronicles 20:30 states that the realm was quiet because God gave peace.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:30 by indicating that Jesus did not come to bring peace on earth, but rather a sword, contrasting with the peace given by God in 2 Chronicles 20:30.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:30 by describing a deceitful proclamation of peace where there is none, unlike the true peace given in 2 Chronicles 20:30.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:30 by warning of sudden destruction when people say "Peace and safety!" contrasting with the true peace experienced in 2 Chronicles 20:30.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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