Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that a king named Baasha from Israel wanted to stop people from going in or out of Judah, where King Asa was ruling. It was like blocking a road so no one could visit King Asa's place.

2 Chronicles 16:1: In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:19

This verse states that there was a covenant between Asa and Ben-hadad, whereas 2 Chronicles 16:1 implies conflict.

1 Kings 15:19: [There is] a league between me and thee, [and] between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me. [depart: Heb. go up]

Paradox #1

The contradiction involves the timeline of events. "2 Chronicles 16:1" mentions a specific year of Asa's reign when a certain event happened. However, other parts of the Bible describe similar events happening at different times, leading to confusion or inconsistency about the correct year when these events took place.

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