Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the people came back to their city, Jerusalem, playing happy music with special instruments like psalteries, harps, and trumpets. They were excited and thankful, so they went to God's house to celebrate.

2 Chronicles 20:28: And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 150:4

2 Chronicles 20:28 mentions using various instruments in worship, like harps and trumpets, expressing joy, whereas Psalm 150:4 also encourages worship with instruments but doesn't mention the context of a procession, as in 2 Chronicles 20:28.

Psalm 150:4: Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. [dance: or, pipe]

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

2 Chronicles 20:28 describes using music as part of worship, but Amos 5:23 presents a contrast by rejecting the noise of songs and instruments, indicating that God may at times refuse such forms of worship if not accompanied by righteousness.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

2 Chronicles 20:28 portrays music and offerings as part of worship, while Isaiah 1:13-14 indicates that such rituals are meaningless if not coupled with true justice and sincerity.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
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