Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:19-20
These verses mention Israel's lack of blacksmiths, implying they had few weapons, contradicting the large, armed military force in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
1 Samuel 13:19-20: Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make [them] swords or spears:
Contradiction with Judges 7:7
God reduces Gideon's army to 300 men to show His power, contrasting with the large army counted in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
Judges 7:7: And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the [other] people go every man unto his place.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:16-17
Elisha emphasizes reliance on God's invisible army rather than physical numbers, contrary to the emphasis on numbers in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
2 Kings 6:16-17: And he answered, Fear not: for they that [be] with us [are] more than they that [be] with them.
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17
States that a large army does not ensure victory, contradicting the focus on military numbers in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
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 26:52-53
Jesus highlights the futility of physical defense when divine support is available, conflicting with large troop numbers in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
Matthew 26:52-53: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Warns against reliance on military strength, opposing the emphasis on a large army in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
Stresses success by God's Spirit, not by might or power, which contrasts with the large military in 2 Chronicles 26:12.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]