Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 28:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 28:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, a man named Oded, who spoke for God, told a group of soldiers that God let them win a battle because He was upset with Judah. But he also said they were too angry and hurt too many people.

2 Chronicles 28:9: But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name [was] Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage [that] reacheth up unto heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While 2 Chronicles 28:9 highlights anger towards sin and disobedience, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and bless even those who are enemies.

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 Romans 12:17

2 Chronicles 28:9 involves a rebuke and potential for revenge, while Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

2 Chronicles 28:9 focuses on wrath and punishment, but 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that God is love.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 1:20

2 Chronicles 28:9 speaks to divine anger, while James 1:20 notes that human anger doesn't produce God's righteousness.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

2 Chronicles 28:9 conveys stern rebuke, whereas Proverbs 15:1 suggests a gentle answer can defuse anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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