Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 26:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 26:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 26:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that King Uzziah made sure his soldiers had all the things they needed to stay safe and fight well, like shields, spears, and helmets. It's like when you get your gear ready before playing a big game to make sure you're prepared.

2 Chronicles 26:14: And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings [to cast] stones. [slings...: Heb. stones of slings]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse promotes non-violence and turning the other cheek, which contradicts the preparation for war and defense through weaponry in 2 Chronicles 26:14.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contradicting the military preparations in 2 Chronicles 26:14.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it talks about turning swords into plowshares and not learning war, contradicting the focus on armament in 2 Chronicles 26:14.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse suggests that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword, contradicting the militaristic preparations in 2 Chronicles 26:14.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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