Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Amaziah became king when he was 25 years old and ruled for 29 years in Jerusalem. His mom's name was Jehoaddan, and she was from Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 25:1: Amaziah [was] twenty and five years old [when] he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes looking at the heart, while 2 Chronicles 25:1 states Amaziah did what was right but not with a perfect heart.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:5

Commands to love the LORD with all heart and soul, contrasting Amaziah’s imperfect heart.

Deuteronomy 6:5: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Instructs trusting the Lord wholeheartedly, which is contrary to Amaziah's half-hearted devotion.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:37

Jesus commands wholehearted love for God, unlike Amaziah's incomplete devotion.

Matthew 22:37: This is the first and great commandment.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:16

Warns against being lukewarm, differing from Amaziah's partial commitment to righteousness.

Revelation 3:16: So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
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