Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that Elijah, a messenger from God, told a king that he was not doing good things like his father and grandfather did. God was not happy with the king because he was not listening and doing what was right.

2 Chronicles 21:12: And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:12-13

God's promise to establish the throne of David's kingdom forever seems in contrast with the letter from Elijah in 2 Chronicles 21:12, which indicates God's judgment and downfall of Jehoram's rule.

2 Samuel 7:12-13: And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:35-37

The covenant mentioned here promises David's line to endure forever, which is at odds with the warning in 2 Chronicles 21:12 about Jehoram's destruction.

Psalm 89:35-37: Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. [that...: Heb. if I lie]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:11-14

This passage assures the continual establishment of David's kingdom, conflicting with the prophetic message of condemnation in 2 Chronicles 21:12.

1 Chronicles 17:11-14: And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go [to be] with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:5

The affirmation of an everlasting covenant with David appears inconsistent with the letter of judgment sent to Jehoram in 2 Chronicles 21:12.

2 Samuel 23:5: Although my house [be] not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all [things], and sure: for [this is] all my salvation, and all [my] desire, although he make [it] not to grow.

Paradox #1

2 Chronicles 21:12 mentions a letter from the prophet Elijah to King Jehoram. The contradiction here is that Elijah is generally believed to have been taken up to heaven (as described in the book of 2 Kings) before Jehoram became king. This creates a timeline inconsistency, as it raises questions about how Elijah could have sent a letter after his departure from Earth.

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