Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 28:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 28:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse shows a time when enemies came and hurt important people around the king, showing that things were really bad for the king and his country. It reminds Christians that turning away from God can lead to trouble and loss.

2 Chronicles 28:7: And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah [that was] next to the king. [next...: Heb. the second to the king]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

While 2 Chronicles 28:7 depicts a time of conflict, Proverbs 16:7 suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, their enemies are at peace with them.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Chronicles 28:7 describes violence and killing, whereas 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 James 1:20

The wrath displayed by Zichri in 2 Chronicles 28:7 contrasts with James 1:20, which states that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

This verse describes an act of violence where a leader is killed along with others. A moral conflict could arise because, in different parts of the Bible, there are teachings about the sanctity of life and the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." This creates a tension between the violent event and the moral teachings against killing.

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