Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 12:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 12:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 12:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, King Rehoboam became a strong leader in the city of Jerusalem, which is a very special place chosen by God. Rehoboam's mom was named Naamah, and she was from a place called Ammon.

2 Chronicles 12:13: So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam [was] one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother's name [was] Naamah an Ammonitess.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God prioritizes the heart over physical stature or appearances, yet 2 Chronicles 12:13 emphasizes Rehoboam's establishment as king partly due to his location, not inner qualities.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in human strength, whereas 2 Chronicles 12:13 emphasizes Rehoboam's strength in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

This verse states the greatest shall be servants, which contradicts the emphasis on Rehoboam's established position as a king in 2 Chronicles 12:13.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17

The verse highlights the insignificance of nations, implying human institutions are not as strong as portrayed in 2 Chronicles 12:13 regarding Jerusalem.

Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Implies God shows no favoritism and that anyone who fears Him is accepted, contrasting the special status of Jerusalem and its king in 2 Chronicles 12:13.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:20

Kings should not consider themselves better than their people, contrasting Rehoboam's position in 2 Chronicles 12:13 where his strength in Jerusalem is highlighted.

Deuteronomy 17:20: That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, [to] the right hand, or [to] the left: to the end that he may prolong [his] days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.
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