Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 26:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 26:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 26:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, King Uzziah fought against a group of people called the Philistines and broke their big walls in three of their cities. Then, he built new cities near one of those places called Ashdod.

2 Chronicles 26:6: And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines. [about...: or, in the country of Ashdod]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While 2 Chronicles 26:6 describes a military conquest, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Chronicles 26:6 involves acts of war, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

2 Chronicles 26:6 recounts Uzziah's warfare, but Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will not engage in war anymore.

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 Romans 12:19

2 Chronicles 26:6 describes Uzziah taking revenge against enemies, while Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

2 Chronicles 26:6 tells of Uzziah's military successes, but Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take the sword will perish by the sword.

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?

Contradiction with James 4:1

2 Chronicles 26:6 shows conflict and victory in warfare; however, James 4:1 questions the source of fights and disputes, suggesting they arise from desires and conflicts within.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

While 2 Chronicles 26:6 speaks of defeating enemies through war, Proverbs 16:7 suggests that when a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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