Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this means that the people of Judah lost in a battle against Israel and had to run away to their homes. This story shows how important it is to listen to God and make wise choices.

2 Chronicles 25:22: And Judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent. [put...: Heb. smitten]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 25:18

This verse uses a parable by King Jehoash to warn King Amaziah against pride and overconfidence, which contrasts with the military defeat depicted in 2 Chronicles 25:22.

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 2 Chronicles 25:27

This verse discusses a conspiracy against Amaziah, leading to his downfall, which contradicts the notion of him having military control or success as implied in 2 Chronicles 25:22.

2 Chronicles 25:27: Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there. [from...: Heb. from after] [made...: Heb. conspired a conspiracy]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 26:5

This verse indicates that King Uzziah, Amaziah's son, was successful as long as he sought God, which contradicts the implications of God’s favor being with Amaziah in 2 Chronicles 25:22.

2 Chronicles 26:5: And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper. [in the visions...: Heb. in the seeing of God]
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