Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this means that the king did bad things like other bad kings before him, leading people to do wrong, and even hurt his own brothers who were better than him.

2 Chronicles 21:13: But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, [which were] better than thyself:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13 by advocating for personal non-retaliation and leaving vengeance to God, while 2 Chronicles 21:13 depicts a divine act of punishment.

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 Matthew 5:44

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13 by instructing to love enemies and bless those who curse you, opposing the depiction of divine retribution.

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 Ezekiel 33:11

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13 by expressing God's desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, contrasting with the execution of judgment in the verse.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with James 2:13

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13 by emphasizing that mercy triumphs over judgment, in contrast to the judgment pronounced in the verse.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Luke 6:36

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13 by urging compassion and mercy, rather than the punishment seen in the verse.

Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Contradiction with John 3:17

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:13 by stating God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, differing from the punishment of the verse.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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