Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 10:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 10:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 10:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, King Solomon made things very hard for the people by having them work too much and they asked his son, Rehoboam, to make their work easier. They promised that if he did, they would continue to follow and help him.

2 Chronicles 10:4: Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:13-14

These verses show the Egyptians oppressing the Israelites with hard labor, similar to how Rehoboam was asked to lighten the hard service, but in Exodus, the hard labor is not alleviated.

Exodus 1:13-14: And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11-18

In these verses, Samuel warns the Israelites about the harsh demands a king would make upon them, which parallels and contradicts the plea in 2 Chronicles 10:4 for lighter burdens, as it acknowledges the inevitability of such demands.

1 Samuel 8:11-18: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus offers rest and a light yoke, in contrast to the request for a lighter yoke in 2 Chronicles 10:4, where the people seek relief from the burdens placed by Rehoboam's father.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:11

This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 10:4 as it shows Rehoboam’s intention to increase the burden rather than lighten it, directly opposing the people's request.

1 Kings 12:11: And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency related to this could be the difference in how the story is told in another part of the Bible, specifically in 1 Kings 12:4. Both passages describe the same event of the Israelites asking for lighter labor, but there might be slight differences in wording or emphasis, leading to questions about consistency in the storytelling.

Paradox #2

It might seem inconsistent that the people ask for lighter burdens and fairness from a king who is supposed to be wise and just, yet this request leads to further conflict and division. This tension between seeking justice and the resulting division could be seen as a moral complication.

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