Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 11:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 11:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 11:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that a king named Rehoboam was making some towns stronger. He was building up these places to help keep his people safe.

2 Chronicles 11:6: He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:25

2 Chronicles 11:6 mentions Rehoboam building cities for defense, whereas 1 Samuel 9:25 refers to building the king’s residence instead of fortifications.

1 Samuel 9:25: And when they were come down from the high place into the city, [Samuel] communed with Saul upon the top of the house.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:7

2 Chronicles 11:6 describes fortifications by Rehoboam, whereas 2 Samuel 5:7 depicts David capturing strongholds, not building them.

2 Samuel 5:7: Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same [is] the city of David.
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