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]