Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Joash tells Amaziah a story where a little thornbush asks a big tree to let their children marry, but then a wild animal crushes the thornbush. This story is used to teach Amaziah a lesson about not being too proud or picking fights he can't win.

2 Chronicles 25:18: And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that [was] in Lebanon sent to the cedar that [was] in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that [was] in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle. [thistle: or, furze bush, or, thorn] [a wild...: Heb. a beast of the field]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse mentions pride leading to destruction, while 2 Chronicles 25:18 reflects a metaphor where pride/significance could lead to defeat.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse emphasizes humility before God leading to exaltation, contrasting with Amaziah’s boastful challenge in 2 Chronicles 25:18 which leads to downfall.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse discusses those who exalt themselves being humbled, opposing Amaziah’s ostentation in 2 Chronicles 25:18 that results in humiliation.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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