Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 23:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 23:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the people of Judah and the Levites listened carefully to the priest Jehoiada and did exactly what he told them to do. They gathered in groups on the special rest day called the Sabbath, just like he commanded, and everyone had their turn to serve without missing their duties.

2 Chronicles 23:8: So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go [out] on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

2 Chronicles 23:8 describes obedience and readiness for physical duty, while Matthew 5:39 teaches turning the other cheek, promoting non-violence.

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 Romans 12:19

2 Chronicles 23:8 involves taking action under authority, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against personal vengeance, suggesting leaving it to divine justice.

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 23:8 involves preparation for potential conflict, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands not to kill, suggesting a contradiction in the understanding of violence.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

2 Chronicles 23:8 involves preparedness for force, but Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword, discouraging violent preparedness.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with James 1:20

2 Chronicles 23:8 relates to a call to action, while James 1:20 states that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, contrasting the motivations behind actions.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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