Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
This verse emphasizes loyalty to Christ above all else, whereas 2 Chronicles 24:17 describes leaders abandoning the house of the Lord, showing a lack of loyalty and fidelity.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse highlights that friendship with the world is enmity with God, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 24:17, where the leaders are persuaded by worldly influences.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:15
This verse urges choosing to serve the Lord, unlike 2 Chronicles 24:17, where leaders turned away from serving the Lord.
Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:2
This verse instructs setting affections on things above, not on earthly things, contrary to the behavior described in 2 Chronicles 24:17.
Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [affection: or, mind]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
This verse challenges indecision between serving God or Baal, opposite to the decisive abandonment of God in 2 Chronicles 24:17.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Romans 1:25
This verse criticizes the exchange of God's truth for a lie and worshipping creation, aligning with the failure described in 2 Chronicles 24:17.
Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
This verse explains serving Christ rather than pleasing men, conflicting with 2 Chronicles 24:17's account of leaders pleasing the king.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands having no other gods before God, yet 2 Chronicles 24:17 describes a turning away from God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Luke 16:13
This verse declares you cannot serve two masters, which contradicts the divided loyalty seen in 2 Chronicles 24:17.
Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
This verse warns against loving the world, conflicting with the leaders' actions in 2 Chronicles 24:17.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.