Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 24:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 24:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 24:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God's Spirit filled Zechariah, and he told the people they were not following God's rules. He said that because they stopped listening to God, God would stop helping them.

2 Chronicles 24:20: And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. [came...: Heb. clothed]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Chronicles 24:20 speaks of God's warning against forsaking Him, while Matthew 5:44 speaks of loving and praying for your enemies, suggesting a more forgiving approach.

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 1 John 4:8

2 Chronicles 24:20 deals with punishment for forsaking God, whereas 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that God is love, focusing on a different aspect of God's nature.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

2 Chronicles 24:20 involves God's retributive justice, while Romans 12:19 urges believers not to seek vengeance themselves, leaving it to God.

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.

Paradox #1

This verse might seem to show a conflict between speaking the truth and facing consequences. It tells of someone who speaks out against wrongdoing and is then punished for it, which might raise questions about justice and fairness.

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