Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
Exodus 34:6-7 describes God as merciful and gracious, forgiving iniquity and transgression, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 21:14 where God brings a great plague upon the people for Jehoram's actions.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Ezekiel 18:20 states that the son will not bear the iniquity of the father, conflicting with 2 Chronicles 21:14 where the people suffer because of Jehoram's sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
Deuteronomy 24:16 specifies that children should not be punished for the sins of the parents, while 2 Chronicles 21:14 implies collective punishment for Jehoram's wrongdoing.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
Jeremiah 31:29-30 indicates that everyone will die for their own sin, contradicting the punishment on Jehoram's people in 2 Chronicles 21:14 for his actions.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could relate to the idea of God punishing people, including innocent ones, because of a leader's wrongdoing. This can raise questions about fairness and collective punishment, as it involves consequences affecting those who may not be directly responsible for the action that led to the punishment.