Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, the king was upset with a prophet who gave him advice he didn't want to hear. The prophet warned the king that because he didn't listen, God had decided that something bad would happen to him.

2 Chronicles 25:16: And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. [determined: Heb. counselled]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

2 Chronicles 25:16 shows the king rejecting counsel, while Proverbs 11:14 emphasizes the importance of guidance for success.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

2 Chronicles 25:16 depicts the king as not listening to advice, whereas Proverbs 12:15 points out that the wise heed counsel.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

2 Chronicles 25:16 features the king disregarding advice; however, Proverbs 19:20 advises to hear counsel and accept instruction for wisdom.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

In 2 Chronicles 25:16, the king ignores counsel, contrary to Proverbs 15:22 which notes that plans can fail without counsel.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:8

The prophet in 2 Chronicles 25:16 faces rejection, meanwhile Proverbs 9:8 warns against reproving a scorner, as it leads to hatred.

Proverbs 9:8: Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:1

2 Chronicles 25:16 shows the king hardening against counsel, while Proverbs 29:1 warns of destruction for those who often reject reproof.

Proverbs 29:1: He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. [He...: Heb. A man of reproofs]
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