Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
2 Chronicles 36:3 depicts a forced removal of a king, which contradicts the beatitude promoting peacemakers, since deposing a king generally involves conflict rather than peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1
Suggests that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, implying divine control over rulers, which contradicts the idea that a foreign king can simply depose God's chosen ruler as seen in this verse.
Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
2 Chronicles 36:3 implies human authority over a king ordained by God, contradicting Romans 13:1, which emphasizes submission to governing authorities as they are God-established.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8
The scripture implies that human intervention is successful in God's domain, which goes against Isaiah 55:8 that highlights the distinction and supremacy of God's ways over human actions.
Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
2 Chronicles 36:3 says that the king of Egypt dethroned Jehoahaz and made Eliakim king instead. A potential contradiction could be found when comparing this with other historical records that might present different accounts of who was in power and how transitions took place. Other historical or biblical sources, like the Book of Kings, might offer slightly different details or sequences of events regarding the reign and deposition of kings during this period, which can lead to confusion or perceived inconsistencies.