Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 26:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 26:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 26:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells us about a big and strong army of many thousands of soldiers. They were ready to fight and help their king win against the enemy.

2 Chronicles 26:13: And under their hand [was] an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy. [an army: Heb. the power of an army]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse states "The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," suggesting divine intervention instead of relying on human armies as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 26:13.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16

This verse says, "There is no king saved by the multitude of an host," which contradicts the efficacy of a large army as implied in 2 Chronicles 26:13.

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

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse emphasizes, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts," contrasting reliance on military strength as noted in 2 Chronicles 26:13.

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]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

It warns against putting trust in horses and chariots because they are many, a contrary perspective to mustering a powerful force in 2 Chronicles 26:13.

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 Proverbs 21:31

This verse states, "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord," indicating reliance on divine protection over human military resources, contrary to 2 Chronicles 26:13.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
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