Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 23:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 23:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Jehoiada the priest gave the soldiers special weapons and shields that used to belong to King David, and these were kept in God's house. This was to help protect the new king and keep everyone safe.

2 Chronicles 23:9: Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that [had been] king David's, which [were] in the house of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 2 Chronicles 23:9, the focus is on military readiness and use of arms, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches love and non-violence, urging to love enemies and bless those who curse you.

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 Micah 4:3

2 Chronicles 23:9 highlights distributing weapons for battle, while Micah 4:3 envisions a future where nations beat swords into plowshares and there is no more learning war.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Similar to Micah 4:3, 2 Chronicles 23:9 involves preparation for physical conflict, but Isaiah 2:4 speaks of a time when nations will no longer take up sword against nation.

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 James 3:17-18

The verse in 2 Chronicles emphasizes martial preparation, contradicting James which promotes peace, mercy, and the fruit of righteousness, sown in peace.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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