Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people of Judah helped make Rehoboam, Solomon's son, a good and strong king for three years by following the good ways of his grandpa David and his dad Solomon. During these three years, they listened and did what was right like their past leaders did.

2 Chronicles 11:17: So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:3

This verse indicates that Abijam (Abijah) walked in the sins of his father, contrary to the statement in 2 Chronicles 11:17 that suggests the strengthening of the kingdom under his ruling righteousness.

1 Kings 15:3: And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:11

This verse states that Asa, unlike his father Abijam, did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, indicating a contrast to the notion in 2 Chronicles 11:17 of continued faithfulness.

1 Kings 15:11: And Asa did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, as [did] David his father.

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