Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, Solomon is thanking God for being kind to his dad, David, and for making Solomon the new king after him. Solomon is happy and feels lucky because God chose him to be the leader.

2 Chronicles 1:8: And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

Contradiction with Mark 10:25

2 Chronicles 1:8 speaks of God granting Solomon great wisdom and wealth, while Mark 10:25 suggests that riches can be an impediment to entering the kingdom of God, implying a differing view on the value or consequence of wealth.

Mark 10:25: It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:24

2 Chronicles 1:8 shows God blessing Solomon with wealth and honor, whereas Luke 6:24 pronounces woe on the rich, highlighting a potential contradiction in the moral implications of wealth.

Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

2 Chronicles 1:8 portrays the accumulation of earthly treasures as a divine blessing, whereas Matthew 6:19-21 warns against storing up treasures on earth, suggesting a heavenly focus instead.

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 James 1:9-10

2 Chronicles 1:8 describes material and honor as blessings, contrasting James 1:9-10, which advises the rich to take pride in their low position, indicating a reversal of values.

James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]
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