Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 24:24

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

According to the author of the book, God allowed a small army to defeat a large one because the people had turned away from Him. This was to teach King Joash and his people a lesson for not listening to God.

2 Chronicles 24:24: For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Suggests that safety is of the Lord, implying success in battle comes from divine favor rather than a small host prevailing.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

States that if God is for us, nobody can be against us, contradicting the defeat due to God's will in 2 Chronicles 24:24.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-2

Speaks of God as a refuge and strength, assuring protection against enemies, contrasting with Judah's defeat.

Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises God's support and strength, opposing the notion of being forsaken to defeat in 2 Chronicles 24:24.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

Assures that God fights for His people to save them from enemies, conflicting with the directed defeat.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
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