Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, King Asa took stones and wood from a place called Ramah, where someone else was building, and used them to build two new places called Geba and Mizpah. This shows that Asa wanted to make his own important spots with these materials.

2 Chronicles 16:6: Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.

Contradiction with Luke 14:28

This verse emphasizes the importance of planning before building, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 16:6 where King Asa proceeds with building without mention of prior planning.

Luke 14:28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:27

This verse advises preparing one's work in the field first before building, while 2 Chronicles 16:6 describes immediate construction without such preparatory steps.

Proverbs 24:27: Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:24-27

These verses highlight building on a solid foundation to withstand difficulties, as opposed to the swift construction effort in 2 Chronicles 16:6 where no foundation considerations are mentioned.

Matthew 7:24-27: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Contradiction with Genesis 11:4-9

The story of Babel illustrates that building efforts against divine will lead to failure, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 16:6 where there's no indication of seeking God's guidance before construction.

Genesis 11:4-9: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-3

These verses critique making decisions without consulting God, contrasting with Asa's actions in 2 Chronicles 16:6 where there's no recorded seeking of divine guidance.

Isaiah 30:1-3: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
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