Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 24:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 24:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 24:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, God allowed the army of Syria to defeat the leaders in Jerusalem and Judah and take their treasures because the people did not follow God's ways. This teaches that if people do not obey God, they may face big troubles.

2 Chronicles 24:23: And it came to pass at the end of the year, [that] the host of Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the king of Damascus. [at the...: Heb. in the revolution of the year] [Damascus: Heb. Darmesek]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Chronicles 24:23 describes destruction and vengeance, whereas Matthew 5:44 advocates for loving enemies and blessing 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 Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God, whereas 2 Chronicles 24:23 depicts God enabling retribution through human armies.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing at an enemy’s downfall, contrasting the victorious destruction mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:23.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 2:4 speaks of turning swords into plowshares and no longer learning war, contradicting the warfare depicted in 2 Chronicles 24:23.

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 Matthew 26:52

Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword, contrary to the successful military campaign in 2 Chronicles 24:23.

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?
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