Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 22:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 22:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 22:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Jehoshabeath saved a little boy named Joash from a mean queen who wanted to hurt him. She hid him with his nurse so he would be safe and couldn't be found.

2 Chronicles 22:11: But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not. [Jehoshabeath: also called, Jehosheba]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," whereas 2 Chronicles 22:11 describes Jehoshabeath hiding Joash to prevent him from being killed, implying someone was attempting murder, which contradicts this commandment.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

These verses instruct to love your enemies; however, the events leading to 2 Chronicles 22:11 involve killing and political intrigue, contradicting the teaching of showing love and kindness.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 speaks of being subject to governing authorities as they are established by God, yet 2 Chronicles 22:11's act of hiding Joash implicitly defies Athaliah's rule as queen, challenging the existing authority.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

Suggests that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, implying divine control over rulers, yet the need to hide Joash suggests distrust in divine intervention in controlling Athaliah's actions.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
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