Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 23:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 23:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, a new king was being celebrated with music and trumpets, making everyone happy. But a woman named Athaliah was upset and shouted that something bad and unfair was happening.

2 Chronicles 23:13: And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason. [Treason: Heb. Conspiracy]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Chronicles 23:13 depicts Jehoiada's firm stance against Athaliah, leading to her execution, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, highlighting forgiveness over retribution.

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 Romans 12:19

2 Chronicles 23:13 shows a direct human judgment and execution, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against personal revenge, leaving judgment to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Chronicles 23:13 involves the killing of Athaliah as part of reclaiming the throne, while Exodus 20:13's commandment "Thou shalt not kill" suggests a prohibition against taking life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

2 Chronicles 23:13 narrates a public rejoicing over Athaliah's downfall, conflicting with Proverbs 24:17, which advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls.

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