Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells the story of how one king captured another king and took him to a city. The winner king also broke a big part of the city's wall.

2 Chronicles 25:23: And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. [the corner...: Heb. the gate of it that looketh]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:5

This verse mentions David did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite, suggesting a perception of righteousness despite serious sin, unlike the focus on defeat and failure in 2 Chronicles 25:23.

1 Kings 15:5: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:6

Describes how God helped David in all his victories, contrasting with Amaziah’s defeat and capture depicted in 2 Chronicles 25:23.

2 Samuel 8:6: Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, [and] brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

States that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, opposing the narrative in 2 Chronicles 25:23 where Amaziah faces defeat.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Suggests asking God for wisdom to receive it, in contrast to Amaziah’s defeat due to potentially unwise decisions leading to the events in 2 Chronicles 25:23.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

Indicates that a king is not saved by an army, nor a warrior by strength, yet 2 Chronicles 25:23 depicts a situation where military defeat occurs, highlighting physical strength failing.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Emphasizes being a peacemaker as blessed, opposite to the conflict leading to a breach in 2 Chronicles 25:23.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Declares that all things work together for good to those who love God, contradicting the outcome for Amaziah in 2 Chronicles 25:23 where defeat occurs.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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