Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, God made the Philistines and Arabians feel upset with King Jehoram, like when friends are upset and might not want to play together anymore. This was part of the consequences for Jehoram not being a good king and not listening to God.

2 Chronicles 21:16: Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that [were] near the Ethiopians:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11

This verse promises protection and not complete destruction, contrasting with the provoked attack by the Philistines and Arabians in 2 Chronicles 21:16.

Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:7

In this verse, the Lord promises to defeat enemies, which contradicts the notion of stirring up enemies against Judah as seen in 2 Chronicles 21:16.

Deuteronomy 28:7: The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

This verse suggests divine protection from adversaries, contrasting with God stirring up enemies against Jehoram in 2 Chronicles 21:16.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Proclaims that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper, differing from the successful attacks stirred by God in 2 Chronicles 21:16.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

States that when a person's ways please the Lord, their enemies will be at peace with them, contradicting the hostility provoked by God in 2 Chronicles 21:16.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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