Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:2

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

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, this verse means that important people and helpers from all over the land were brought together in a big city to do something important. They were gathering in Jerusalem to be part of a special event or plan.

2 Chronicles 23:2: And they went about in Judah, and gathered the Levites out of all the cities of Judah, and the chief of the fathers of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse states that every soul should be subject to governing authorities, which contradicts the rebellion against Queen Athaliah depicted in 2 Chronicles 23:2.

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 1 Peter 2:13

This verse encourages submission to every human authority for the Lord's sake, contradicting the alliance to overthrow Athaliah's reign.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment prohibits killing, yet the uprising in 2 Chronicles 23:2 ultimately leads to Athaliah's death.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek instead of resisting evil, opposing the active rebellion shown in 2 Chronicles 23:2.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21-22

Warns against rebellion and associating with those given to change, which contradicts the conspirators’ actions in 2 Chronicles 23:2.

Proverbs 24:21-22: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]
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