Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God was very upset with the king and warned him that something really bad would happen to his people and family. This was because the king did things that God didn't like.

2 Chronicles 21:14: Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods: [a great...: Heb. a great stroke]

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.

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