Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, God wanted a man named Jehu to stop the bad things Ahab's family was doing. So, God made it happen that Ahaziah met Jehu, which led to Ahaziah being defeated.

2 Chronicles 22:7: And the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. [destruction: Heb. treading down]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse highlights God's ability to see beyond human actions and intentions, contradicting the notion that His interventions are purely circumstantial as suggested in 2 Chronicles 22:7.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

It presents the idea that while humans plan their way, God ultimately directs their steps, differing from the implication of divine intervention being exclusively a 'destruction' as indicated in 2 Chronicles 22:7.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse states that God creates both peace and calamity, which challenges the view of divine intervention purely for one's destruction as in 2 Chronicles 22:7.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Here, God changes His mind and spares Nineveh, which opposes the deterministic destruction mentioned in 2 Chronicles 22:7.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God does not tempt anyone, contrasting with the narrative of God orchestrating events leading to destruction in 2 Chronicles 22:7.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Paradox #1

The verse could be seen as conflicting with the idea that God always guides individuals towards righteousness. In this verse, it seems God influenced someone towards a harmful action, which might appear inconsistent with the notion of a purely benevolent deity who leads people away from wrongdoing.

Paradox #2

This verse might raise questions about divine intervention and free will. It suggests that an event occurred because it was ordained by God, which can create a tension between God's control and human responsibility. This can lead to the moral question of whether individuals involved are truly accountable for their actions if they were part of a divine plan.

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