Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 32:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 32:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 32:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king asked his leaders and strong warriors for advice on how to stop the water outside the city so the enemies couldn't use it, and they helped him with this plan.

2 Chronicles 32:3: He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which [were] without the city: and they did help him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Chronicles 32:3 involves preparing for warfare, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love 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 Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God, contradicting the proactive defense strategy in 2 Chronicles 32:3.

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

Jesus tells to put away the sword, which contrasts with the preparation for defense in 2 Chronicles 32:3.

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 Luke 6:29

Luke 6:29 suggests turning the other cheek, opposing the idea of preparing for a siege in 2 Chronicles 32:3.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse teaches that the Lord will fight for you, contrasting human preparation in 2 Chronicles 32:3.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against relying on human efforts and preparations, as seen in 2 Chronicles 32:3, for protection.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
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