Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 26:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 26:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 26:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Uzziah did something he shouldn't have done because only special helpers called priests were allowed to do it. The priests told him to stop because he was not following the rules God made.

2 Chronicles 26:18: And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, [It appertaineth] not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto the LORD, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither [shall it be] for thine honour from the LORD God.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:7

It states that only the priests, the sons of Aaron, should handle the altar duties, aligning with 2 Chronicles 26:18, thus contradicting anyone else performing these duties.

Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:9-13

King Saul offers a burnt offering, similar to Uzziah, and is reprimanded, showing that royal actions like these are condemned.

1 Samuel 13:9-13: And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering.

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:4

It asserts that no one takes the honor of priesthood upon themselves, contradicting Uzziah's attempt to do so without being called.

Hebrews 5:4: And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron.
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