Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 36:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 36:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 36:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Chronicles, the king did bad things that made God unhappy and he didn't listen to the wise prophet Jeremiah who was sharing God's message. Christians understand this as a reminder to listen to God's guidance and do good things.

2 Chronicles 36:12: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD his God, [and] humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet [speaking] from the mouth of the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

2 Chronicles 36:12 notes a failure to humble before Jeremiah, while Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord, suggesting obedience and humility.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 4:7

2 Chronicles 36:12 speaks of Zedekiah’s rebellion against God's prophet, whereas James 4:7 encourages submitting to God.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17

Zedekiah did not heed prophet Jeremiah’s guidance as noted in 2 Chronicles 36:12, contrasting with the exhortation in Hebrews 13:17 to obey and submit to spiritual leaders.

Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:37

2 Chronicles 36:12 shows a lack of willingness to turn to God’s messenger, which is contrary to Jesus’s lament in Matthew 23:37 over Jerusalem's rejection of prophets.

Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

2 Chronicles 36:12 describes Zedekiah's refusal to repent, contradicting Ezekiel 18:30 which calls Israel to repentance to avoid sin.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
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