Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that Solomon is asking God to keep a promise made to his dad, David, now that Solomon is king. Solomon feels he is in charge of a huge number of people, as many as there are little specks of dust on the ground.

2 Chronicles 1:9: Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. [like...: Heb. much as the dust of the earth]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

This verse speaks of God's favor shifting to King David, whereas 2 Chronicles 1:9 confirms the favor on Solomon's reign.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

God decides to tear the kingdom from Solomon due to his disobedience, contradicting the enduring promise in 2 Chronicles 1:9.

1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:14

God raises an adversary against Solomon, which contradicts the reassurance of stability in 2 Chronicles 1:9.

1 Kings 11:14: And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king's seed in Edom.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16

The kingdom divides under Solomon's successor, contradicting the promise of establishing Solomon's kingdom in 2 Chronicles 1:9.

1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16-17

These verses advise future kings against multiplying horses and wives, which Solomon did, contradicting the wisdom and foundation mentioned in 2 Chronicles 1:9.

Deuteronomy 17:16-17: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
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