Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 28:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 28:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, the leaders from the tribe of Ephraim, named Azariah, Berechiah, Jehizkiah, and Amasa, stood up bravely to stop their people from doing something wrong after a battle. They wanted to protect others and do the right thing.

2 Chronicles 28:12: Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and pray for enemies, which contradicts the rebuke in 2 Chronicles 28:12 for taking captives of their brethren.

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 Ephesians 4:32

This verse instructs to be kind and forgiving, contrasting with the scolding of the leaders for capturing their fellow Israelites.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses encourage helping enemies in distress, differing from the previous acceptance of captives prior to the rebuke.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse promotes doing good to those who hate you, which contrasts with the initial acceptance of war captives among brethren.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

This verse advocates for feeding and giving drink to enemies, clashing with the situation of making captives from Israel as described before the rebuke in 2 Chronicles 28:12.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse suggests aiding enemies with kindness, differing from the capturing of brethren criticized in 2 Chronicles 28:12.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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