Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the priests and the Levites, who were special helpers for God, went to join the king because he was doing things God's way. They wanted to be with him and help him, even though they used to live in different places.

2 Chronicles 11:13: And the priests and the Levites that [were] in all Israel resorted to him out of all their coasts. [resorted...: Heb. presented themselves to him]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

2 Chronicles 11:13 speaks of Levites coming to support Rehoboam's reign, while Matthew 23:9 speaks against calling any man on earth 'father,' challenging hereditary priestly systems like the Levites.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

2 Chronicles 11:13 refers to the continuation of Levitical priesthood under Rehoboam, while Hebrews 7:12 mentions a change in the priesthood, indicating the obsolescence of the Levitical system.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

2 Chronicles 11:13 implies continuing adherence to the Mosaic Law through the Levitical priesthood, while Colossians 2:14 talks about the Law being nailed to the cross, suggesting its nullification.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

2 Chronicles 11:13 shows a distinction in roles, acknowledging Levites and priests, whereas Galatians 3:28 emphasizes no division between Jew or Greek, slave or free, implying no such distinctions under Christ.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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