Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Chronicles, this verse shows how King Jehoram gathered his helpers and chariots to fight the Edomites who surrounded him at night. It teaches that he was trying to protect his people from their enemies.

2 Chronicles 21:9: Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13

Contradicts by demonstrating the Lord's protection over Israel, as opposed to the defeat described in 2 Chronicles 21:9.

Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

Contradicts by emphasizing the Lord as a stronghold to his people, contrasting the vulnerability seen in 2 Chronicles 21:9.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Contradicts by promising God's support and strength, in contrast to the affliction faced by Jehoram's army in 2 Chronicles 21:9.

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.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:19

Contradicts by asserting that God's chosen will prevail over their adversaries, unlike the retreat noted in 2 Chronicles 21:9.

Jeremiah 1:19: And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Contradicts by affirming that with God on their side, believers can overcome all opposition, unlike the defeat described in 2 Chronicles 21:9.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:57

Contradicts by proclaiming victory through Christ, whereas 2 Chronicles 21:9 describes a scenario lacking triumph.

1 Corinthians 15:57: But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Contradicts by stating the empowerment through Christ to face challenges, in opposition to the retreat of Jehoram's forces in 2 Chronicles 21:9.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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