Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 2 Chronicles, bad people came to Judah, took away all the king's treasures and even his family, so only his youngest son, Jehoahaz, was left. This story reminds people that turning away from God can lead to big problems and losing important things.

2 Chronicles 21:17: And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. [carried...: Heb. carried captive] [Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, or, Azariah]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, which advises loving and blessing enemies, contrasts with 2 Chronicles 21:17 where enemies invade and plunder Jerusalem.

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 Romans 12:21

Encourages overcoming evil with good, contrary to the destructive actions described in 2 Chronicles 21:17.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Promises that the Lord will fight for you, which contrasts 2 Chronicles 21:17 where Judah is overtaken by enemies.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

States that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contradicting the aggression in 2 Chronicles 21:17.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Assures God's support and protection, which is contrary to the vulnerability and defeat of Judah in 2 Chronicles 21:17.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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