Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 22:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 22:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 22:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king followed the bad ways of Ahab's family because his mother taught him to do wrong things. Christians understand this as a warning about listening to bad advice and making poor choices.

2 Chronicles 22:3: He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:6

This verse emphasizes the importance of training a child in the right way, whereas 2 Chronicles 22:3 shows Ahaziah following in the evil ways of Ahab's family rather than being guided rightly.

Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. [Train...: or, Catechise] [in...: Heb. in his way]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:20

Advocates for walking with wise men to become wise, while 2 Chronicles 22:3 describes Ahaziah's evil counsel from his mother's household.

Proverbs 13:20: He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

Warns against being deceived by bad company since it corrupts good character, contrasting with Ahaziah’s choice of corrupt influences as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 22:3.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
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