Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 24:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 24:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 24:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the people finished fixing God's house and used leftover money to make special tools and bowls for the temple. They also made sure to give gifts to God there every day while Jehoiada was alive.

2 Chronicles 24:14: And when they had finished [it], they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the LORD, [even] vessels to minister, and to offer [withal], and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada. [to offer...: or, pestils]

Contradiction with Exodus 35:29

Exodus 35:29 describes the willingness of the Israelites to bring offerings to the Lord, suggesting voluntary donation, whereas 2 Chronicles 24:14 implies surplus after the required work, hinting at over-collection.

Exodus 35:29: The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 12:4-5

In 2 Kings 12:4-5, the money collected is portrayed as inadequate for temple repairs, conflicting with the surplus implied in 2 Chronicles 24:14.

2 Kings 12:4-5: And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, [even] the money of every one that passeth [the account], the money that every man is set at, [and] all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, [dedicated things: or, holy things: Heb. holinesses] [that every...: Heb. of the souls of his estimation] [cometh...: Heb. ascendeth upon the heart of a man]

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Acts 7:48 indicates that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting with the emphasis on temple repairs and offerings in 2 Chronicles 24:14.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1-2

Isaiah 66:1-2 emphasizes that God does not need a physical house, contradicting the focus on material offerings and temple completion in 2 Chronicles 24:14.

Isaiah 66:1-2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
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