Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 23:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 23:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 23:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people were divided into groups to protect important places. One group would guard the king's house, another group would watch the gate, and the rest of the people would be in the special area of the Lord's house.

2 Chronicles 23:5: And a third part [shall be] at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people [shall be] in the courts of the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8

This verse sets aside the Sabbath day as a day of rest, whereas 2 Chronicles 23:5 describes assigning duties on the Sabbath.

Exodus 20:8: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Numbers 28:9

This verse prescribes additional offerings on the Sabbath, which contrasts with the idea in 2 Chronicles 23:5 of using the day for practical purposes like guarding duties.

Numbers 28:9: And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof:

Contradiction with Isaiah 56:2

This verse emphasizes keeping the Sabbath without defiling it, contradicting 2 Chronicles 23:5's assignment of work on the Sabbath.

Isaiah 56:2: Blessed [is] the man [that] doeth this, and the son of man [that] layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:22

This verse advises against carrying burdens on the Sabbath, contradicting the assignment of labor in 2 Chronicles 23:5.

Jeremiah 17:22: Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:15

This verse condemns labor on the Sabbath, differing from the activities outlined in 2 Chronicles 23:5.

Nehemiah 13:15: In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day wherein they sold victuals.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:12

This verse calls the Sabbath a day to do well, which contradicts laborious activities mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:5.

Matthew 12:12: How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
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