Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Chronicles, bad people joined together and turned against Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, because he was too young and kind to fight them off.

2 Chronicles 13:7: And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:12-13

This verse establishes the Davidic covenant, promising that David's lineage will have an everlasting kingdom, suggesting a divine sanction of his rule, while 2 Chronicles 13:7 describes Jeroboam's rebellion against David's house.

2 Samuel 7:12-13: And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:29-31

This passage involves the prophet Ahijah foretelling Jeroboam's rule, suggesting divine favor on him, in contrast to 2 Chronicles 13:7 which describes Jeroboam as a rebel against the Davidic line.

1 Kings 11:29-31: And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two [were] alone in the field:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13-14

This verse indicates that Saul's kingdom would not last because of his disobedience, suggesting a shift in divine favor to David, whereas 2 Chronicles 13:7 describes opposition to the Davidic line.

1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:15

This verse notes the division of the kingdom as a fulfillment of God's word, suggesting divine approval of the split, contrary to 2 Chronicles 13:7 which depicts rebellion against the Davidic rule.

1 Kings 12:15: Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
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