Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:5
This verse commands the destruction of altars and groves, opposing the actions described in 2 Chronicles 21:11 where high places and groves are built for idolatry.
Deuteronomy 7:5: But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. [their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars]
Contradiction with Exodus 34:13
Here, breaking down altars and cutting down groves is instructed, contradicting the establishment of such practices as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:11.
Exodus 34:13: But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves: [images: Heb. statues]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 14:15
This verse speaks of uprooting Israel because of their groves, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 21:11 where groves are established.
1 Kings 14:15: For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the LORD to anger.
Contradiction with Judges 2:2
God commands not to make covenants with the inhabitants of the land and to throw down their altars, contrasting with the building of high places in 2 Chronicles 21:11.
Judges 2:2: And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?
Contradiction with Leviticus 26:30
God promises to destroy high places, which stands in opposition to the construction of such places in 2 Chronicles 21:11.
Leviticus 26:30: And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.
Contradiction with Micah 5:14
God declares He will destroy groves, conflicting with the actions of planting groves in 2 Chronicles 21:11.
Micah 5:14: And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities. [cities: or, enemies]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:14
King Josiah breaks down the images and cuts down the groves, contradicting the act of making groves in 2 Chronicles 21:11.
2 Kings 23:14: And he brake in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled their places with the bones of men. [images: Heb. statues]
Contradiction with Exodus 23:24
The instruction is to overthrow their gods and break down their images, contrary to setting up high places and groves as indicated in 2 Chronicles 21:11.
Exodus 23:24: Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.