Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
2 Chronicles 28:5 speaks of the Lord delivering a king into the hands of his enemies, whereas Proverbs 16:7 suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, even his enemies will 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.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:7
While 2 Chronicles 28:5 describes God allowing defeat, Psalm 34:7 claims the angel of the Lord encamps around and delivers those who fear Him, implying protection rather than defeat.
Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
2 Chronicles 28:5 illustrates a lack of divine protection, while Isaiah 54:17 promises that no weapon formed against God's servants will prosper.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:7
2 Chronicles 28:5 shows enemies prevailing, contradicting Deuteronomy 28:7, which assures that enemies will be defeated before God’s obedient people.
Deuteronomy 28:7: The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:7
In 2 Chronicles 28:5, King Ahaz faces defeat, yet Psalm 91:7 speaks of thousands falling by one’s side, promising no harm will come to those who trust in God.
Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
Contrary to 2 Chronicles 28:5, which depicts God not being with Judah, Romans 8:31 declares that if God is for us, no one can be against us.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Paradox #1
This verse might raise questions about divine justice and fairness. It suggests that suffering and defeat came as a result of actions or the behavior of a leader, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea of an all-loving and merciful deity. Why should people suffer due to one person's mistakes? This could be seen as morally inconsistent with modern views on justice and individual responsibility.