Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 21:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 21:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 21:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, their dad gave them lots of shiny things like silver and gold and cool cities to live in, but he let Jehoram be the king because Jehoram was the oldest son. This shows how being the first child was very important, especially for becoming a king.

2 Chronicles 21:3: And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he [was] the firstborn.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:6

This verse describes how Abraham gave gifts and sent his sons away from Isaac, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 21:3 where the younger sons receive gifts while the kingdom is given to the firstborn.

Genesis 25:6: But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 5:1-2

This verse mentions Reuben losing his birthright, which contrasts with Jehoram receiving the kingdom as the firstborn in 2 Chronicles 21:3, affirming birthright.

1 Chronicles 5:1-2: Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he [was] the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:3

This verse states children are a reward from God, but 2 Chronicles 21:3 emphasizes the hierarchy and segregation among siblings regarding inheritance rather than equal reward.

Psalm 127:3: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:30

This verse highlights that the first will be last, contradicting the idea in 2 Chronicles 21:3 where the firstborn is given primary inheritance and status.

Matthew 19:30: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last [shall be] first.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

This verse describes hating one's family to be a disciple, conflicting with 2 Chronicles 21:3 where family structure and inheritance are significant.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the allocation of wealth and power among siblings, where one sibling is favored over others, leading to potential family conflict and perceived unfairness. Giving more to one could create feelings of inequality or resentment among the others.

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