Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God promised to give King Solomon wisdom and knowledge because he asked for it, and God also decided to make him the richest and most famous king ever. God rewarded Solomon in a very special way because Solomon wanted to be wise to help his people.

2 Chronicles 1:12: Wisdom and knowledge [is] granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that [have been] before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

These verses suggest not laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the notion of material wealth being a blessing.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse warns against covetousness and equates life with more than material abundance, opposing the idea that God granted wealth as a favor.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

Here, wealth gained hastily will dwindle, while gradual growth is emphasized, conflicting with the sudden bestowal of wealth in 2 Chronicles 1:12.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

This passage warns the rich of misery due to their wealth, presenting a contradiction to the positive connotation of wealth given to Solomon.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10

These verses say that the desire for wealth leads to ruin, which contrasts the portrayal of wealth as a blessing.

1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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