Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Solomon is asking God to give him wisdom and knowledge so he can be a good leader for the people. He knows the people are very important and wants to make the best decisions for them.

2 Chronicles 1:10: Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, [that is so] great?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse suggests that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, contradicting the positive view of wisdom in 2 Chronicles 1:10.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse implies anyone can ask for wisdom from God, contradicting the uniqueness of Solomon's request in 2 Chronicles 1:10.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

This verse states the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, while 2 Chronicles 1:10 elevates the request for wisdom.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

Advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, which contrasts with Solomon's request for wisdom for leadership in 2 Chronicles 1:10.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
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