Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Jehoshaphat, who was a king, made friends with someone he shouldn't have, and because of that, God made sure their ships couldn't sail. This story shows that making choices that go against God’s wishes can lead to things going wrong.

2 Chronicles 20:37: Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

This verse suggests that a person who delights in the law of the Lord will prosper in all he does, which contradicts with the punishment of Jehoshaphat's ships being broken in 2 Chronicles 20:37.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3

This verse states that by committing your works to the Lord, your plans will be established, opposing the failure of Jehoshaphat's plan in 2 Chronicles 20:37.

Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

This verse assures that with God, all things are possible, while 2 Chronicles 20:37 describes a seemingly impossible situation where the ships are destroyed.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse teaches that through Christ, all things can be done, yet 2 Chronicles 20:37 shows failure despite God's involvement being sought by Jehoshaphat.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse suggests every good and perfect gift is from above, while 2 Chronicles 20:37 depicts a loss rather than a blessing.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction between 2 Chronicles 20:37 and 1 Kings 22:48. One account suggests that Jehoshaphat's ships were destroyed because he partnered with Ahaziah, while the other does not mention Ahaziah's involvement as the reason for the shipwreck. This inconsistency results in differing interpretations of why the ships were wrecked.

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