Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 35:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 35:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 35:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Chronicles, after King Josiah made everything nice in God's house, a king from Egypt named Necho came to fight at a place called Carchemish. Josiah decided to go and meet Necho in battle.

2 Chronicles 35:20: After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him. [temple: Heb. house]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:44

This verse implies a long-standing peace between Jehoshaphat's and Israel's kingdoms, contrasting with the conflict mentioned in 2 Chronicles 35:20.

1 Kings 22:44: Nevertheless the high places were not taken away; [for] the people offered and burnt incense yet in the high places.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

Encourages seeking peace within a city, which contradicts the idea of engaging in a battle as described in 2 Chronicles 35:20.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, contrasting with Josiah's choice to engage in battle in 2 Chronicles 35:20.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all men, which contrasts with the decision to face Pharaoh Necho in battle as in 2 Chronicles 35:20.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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