Contradiction with Exodus 32:4
This verse describes Aaron making a golden calf for the Israelites to worship, contradicting 2 Chronicles 11:15 by showing early instances of idol worship condoned by a leader, whereas in 2 Chronicles 11:15, the practice is condemned.
Exodus 32:4: And he received [them] at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These [be] thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:31
This verse tells of Jeroboam making high places and priests from among all the people for the non-Levitical priests, which directly contrasts with the criticism of appointing priests for high places in 2 Chronicles 11:15.
1 Kings 12:31: And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:32
Shows that despite being condemned in 2 Chronicles 11:15, people still appointed priests for high places from all sorts of people, reflecting ongoing disobedience.
2 Kings 17:32: So they feared the LORD, and made unto themselves of the lowest of them priests of the high places, which sacrificed for them in the houses of the high places.
Contradiction with Acts 7:41
This verse refers to the idolatry of making a calf and offering sacrifices to it, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 11:15’s implication that such actions are wrong by showing them being practiced explicitly.
Acts 7:41: And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.
Contradiction with Hosea 8:4
The Israelites' appointment of kings and making of idols without God's approval contradicts 2 Chronicles 11:15’s portrayal of improper religious practices, such as unauthorized priesthood, as a major fault.
Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:7
This verse warns against idol worship, consistent with 2 Chronicles 11:15, but also implies that such practices persisted, suggesting contradiction in whether religious laws effectively deterred idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:7: Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the worship practices mentioned in the verse. The passage refers to setting up idols and appointing priests for them, which conflicts with the commandment against idolatry in the Ten Commandments. This creates a tension between the religious practices described and the core teachings against worshipping other gods.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in 2 Chronicles 11:15 is related to the mention of priests appointed for the high places, goat idols, and calves. This description may conflict with other parts of biblical history that suggest different origins or practices around idol worship and priesthood. There might be inconsistencies in the historical timeline and depiction of religious practices associated with these idols.
Paradox #3
2 Chronicles 11:15 could be seen as having a contradiction if one considers the condemnation of idol worship in other parts of the Bible. In this verse, the establishment of idol worship conflicts with the commandments against idolatry, highlighting a tension between religious practices and divine laws.