Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells us that King Solomon's people bought chariots and horses from Egypt, and they sold these horses to other kings. It shows how Solomon became very rich and powerful by trading with other nations.

2 Chronicles 1:17: And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred [shekels] of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out [horses] for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means. [means: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 10:28

This verse similarly describes the import of horses from Egypt but differs in details about the routes and destinations, suggesting potential conflicts in description or emphasis.

1 Kings 10:28: And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. [And Solomon...: Heb. And the going forth of the horses which was Solomon's]

Paradox #1

2 Chronicles 1:17 mentions the price of chariots and horses as 600 and 150 shekels of silver, respectively. This could conflict with 1 Kings 10:29 where the prices might be interpreted differently, raising questions about consistency in the pricing details between the two passages.

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