Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 11:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 11:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 11:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Rehoboam chose his son Abijah to be the leader among his brothers because he wanted Abijah to become king one day. This shows how Rehoboam was planning for the future and thinking about who would take over after him.

2 Chronicles 11:22: And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, [to be] ruler among his brethren: for [he thought] to make him king.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse suggests that the last shall be first, contradicting Rehoboam's act of making Abijah chief to be ruler among his brethren.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

This verse highlights that the greatest shall be the servant, opposing Rehoboam's appointment of Abijah as chief.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Contradiction with James 2:9

James condemns favoritism, which contrasts with Rehoboam favoring Abijah over his other sons.

James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:21

This verse warns against showing partiality, contradicting Rehoboam choosing Abijah as chief.

Proverbs 28:21: To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.

Contradiction with Luke 22:26

Encourages being the least and serving others, which contradicts Rehoboam's elevation of Abijah.

Luke 22:26: But ye [shall] not [be] so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
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