Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Solomon gave a big, special gift to God to show his love and respect. He did this by offering many animals to God at a special altar, which was like a sacred meeting place.

2 Chronicles 1:6: And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which [was] at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24

Contradicts the use of a singular altar mentioned in 2 Chronicles 1:6 by instructing multiple altars for burnt offerings, wherever God's name is recorded.

Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14

Contradicts by emphasizing that burnt offerings should only be offered in the place God chooses, potentially conflicting with Solomon's location choice.

Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Contradicts the focus on burnt offerings and sacrifices in 2 Chronicles 1:6 by stating that obedience to God's commands is better than sacrifices.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Contradicts the value of multitudinous burnt offerings in 2 Chronicles 1:6 by questioning the purpose and value of such sacrifices to God.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Contradicts the emphasis on sacrifices in 2 Chronicles 1:6 by stating God's preference for mercy and acknowledgement over burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Paradox #1

In 2 Chronicles 1:6, Solomon makes a large number of sacrifices to God. Some might see a contradiction or conflict in the idea of needing to offer numerous animal sacrifices to gain God’s favor or wisdom, especially when considered alongside other biblical messages that emphasize mercy, justice, and obedience over ritual sacrifice. This could raise questions about the nature of worship and the emphasis placed on external rituals versus internal devotion.

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