Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 23:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 23:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, this verse shows how a young boy was made a king and everyone was happy about it, saying, "Long live the king!" It tells us that God helped him become the king, and this made everyone feel safe and protected.

2 Chronicles 23:11: Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and [gave him] the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king. [God...: Heb. Let the king live]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5

This verse describes the Israelites' request for a king to judge them, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 23:11 where Joash is made king without such a request.

1 Samuel 8:5: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19

Here, God expresses disapproval of the Israelites' demand for a king, which contrasts with the celebratory anointing of a king in 2 Chronicles 23:11.

1 Samuel 10:19: And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

This verse reflects God's anger over appointing kings, which counters the positive portrayal of installing a king in 2 Chronicles 23:11.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, challenging the worldly establishment of kingship seen in 2 Chronicles 23:11.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12

Samuel rebukes Israel for asking for a king, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 23:11 where the crowning of Joash is a cause of celebration.

1 Samuel 12:12: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.
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