Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God was happy with Solomon because he asked for wisdom to be a good king instead of asking for money or long life. God liked that Solomon wanted to help the people and be a wise leader.

2 Chronicles 1:11: And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4

Describes how Solomon's heart was turned away because of foreign wives, contradicting the notion of him having unparalleled wisdom.

1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:3

Note Solomon's disobedience as he offered sacrifices in high places, which contrasts with his wise request for wisdom.

1 Kings 3:3: And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:6

States Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, which seems at odds with his request for guidance and understanding.

1 Kings 11:6: And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as [did] David his father. [went...: Heb. fulfilled not after]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:17-18

Solomon reflects on the futility and sorrow that come from wisdom, contradicting the initial unblemished view of wisdom in Chronicles.

Ecclesiastes 1:17-18: And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12

Discusses how seeing oneself as wise may be a greater folly, contrary to Solomon’s gift of wisdom being unconditionally positive.

Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

Suggests God frustrates the wisdom of the wise, contrasting with the celebration of Solomon's wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Isaiah 47:10

Criticizes those who trust in their own wisdom, conflicting with Solomon's portrayal as wise.

Isaiah 47:10: For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me. [perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

The wise are put to shame, lacking the word of the LORD, unlike the notion that Solomon’s wisdom was complete.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]
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