Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse means that the king started ruling when he was 32 years old and ruled for eight years. When he died, people didn’t really miss him, and even though he was buried in the city of David, he wasn't given a special place with other kings.

2 Chronicles 21:20: Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. [without...: Heb. without desire]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:7

This verse says, "The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot." It contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:20, which implies that Jehoram's remembrance was not favorable nor blessed.

Proverbs 10:7: The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:30

This verse states, "for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed." It contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:20 by highlighting a lack of honor and esteem at his passing, implying his previous lack of virtue.

1 Samuel 2:30: Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse instructs, "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land." This contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:20, which indirectly reflects a short reign and lack of honor in Jehoram’s life.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:19

This verse mentions, "As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death." It contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:20 by the lack of desired legacy following an unrighteous path.

Proverbs 11:19: As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.

Paradox #1

2 Chronicles 21:20 refers to the reign of King Jehoram of Judah and mentions that he was not mourned at his death, which contrasts with other kings who were typically honored and mourned. This might seem inconsistent with the tradition of mourning past kings, reflecting his unpopular rule.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse might be that despite a person holding a position of power or leadership, they may not necessarily earn or deserve honor and respect at the end of their life. It suggests that authority alone does not equate to a positive legacy or moral worth. This could conflict with the idea that leaders are typically respected or revered.

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