Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 23:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 23:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells us about a special moment when a leader helped bring back a king to sit on his throne, making sure everything was safe and right with the help of important people. It's like when grown-ups work together to make sure the right person is in charge and everything is fair.

2 Chronicles 23:20: And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

This verse states that the people do not need to fight in the battle, contradicting 2 Chronicles 23:20 where forces are set and stationed in anticipation of fighting.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Contradiction with Numbers 33:55

Here, God warns that not driving out the inhabitants will lead to trouble, contradicting the proactive establishment of officials over the land in 2 Chronicles 23:20.

Numbers 33:55: But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them [shall be] pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies, which contrasts the militaristic and authoritative establishment in 2 Chronicles 23:20.

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

This verse advises against taking revenge oneself, contradicting the establishment of forces for defense or retribution in 2 Chronicles 23:20.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This prophecy of peace and turning swords into plowshares contradicts the military organization and readiness for conflict implied in 2 Chronicles 23:20.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-29

Jesus encourages turning the other cheek, in contrast to the military preparations mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:20.

Luke 6:27-29: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Suggests a gentle answer turns away wrath, indirectly contradicting the call to arms and defense in 2 Chronicles 23:20.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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