Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells us that Jehu was following God's plan to punish the bad leaders who were not doing what God wanted. When he found the princes and helpers of King Ahaziah, he stopped them because they were part of the wrong actions.

2 Chronicles 22:8: And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the actions taken by Jehu in 2 Chronicles 22:8 where he kills the princes of Judah.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," contrasting with Jehu's actions of killing the brethren of Ahaziah.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrasting the violent actions described in 2 Chronicles 22:8.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Advises to overcome evil with good, which contradicts the act of violence in 2 Chronicles 22:8.

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

Contradiction with James 2:13

Speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, whereas Jehu's actions in 2 Chronicles 22:8 lack mercy.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of justice versus mercy. The verse describes punishment and destruction, which can conflict with the concept of forgiveness and compassion. On one side, it shows justice for wrongdoing, but on the other, it might contradict the idea of showing mercy and promoting peace.

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