Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14
This verse advises to flee from idolatry, which contradicts the actions of Amaziah worshipping the gods of Edom in 2 Chronicles 25:14.
1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3-5
These verses command not to have other gods or worship idols, directly opposing Amaziah's behavior in 2 Chronicles 25:14.
Exodus 20:3-5: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:7-9
Reinforces the command against idolatry, which is what Amaziah engages in according to 2 Chronicles 25:14.
Deuteronomy 5:7-9: Thou shalt have none other gods before me.
Contradiction with Psalm 81:9
States there shall be no strange god among you, contradicting Amaziah's actions of idol worship.
Psalm 81:9: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Asserts that God will not give His glory to another, nor His praise to graven images, conflicting with Amaziah's worship of Edomite gods.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Advises against going after other gods to serve and worship them, in contrast to what Amaziah does.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Judges 10:13
Describes God's disapproval of serving other gods, which Amaziah does in 2 Chronicles 25:14.
Judges 10:13: Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:4
Declares that there is no Savior besides God, contradicting Amaziah’s allegiance to Edomite gods.
Hosea 13:4: Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
Commands that God, whose name is Jealous, requires exclusive worship, opposing Amaziah's idolatry.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Paradox #1
The verse describes a situation where Amaziah, the King of Judah, worships the gods of the people he defeated, which contradicts the biblical teachings against idolatry and the First Commandment that calls for worship of only one God. It shows inconsistency with the expected behavior of a king of Judah, who should uphold and promote exclusive worship of the God of Israel.
Paradox #2
2 Chronicles 25:14 can raise moral questions because it describes a king who turned to idol worship after God had given him victory over his enemies. The contradiction lies in the king's seeming ingratitude and disobedience to the God who had just helped him, highlighting a conflict between divine guidance and human choices.