Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 26:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 26:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 26:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Uzziah was just a teenager, 16 years old, when he became king, and he ruled for a long time, 52 years. His mom's name was Jecoliah, and she was from Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 26:3: Sixteen years old [was] Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also [was] Jecoliah of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

"Honor thy father and thy mother" seems to contradict the potential prideful actions of Uzziah later in life.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5

The people's demand for a king "like all the nations" contrasts the uniqueness of Uzziah's reign starting at age 16.

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 16:7

"For the Lord seeth not as man seeth" contrasts with the trust in young Uzziah's outward ability to rule at 16.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

"Pride goeth before destruction" contrasts with Uzziah's initial successful reign but eventual downfall due to pride.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:1

"Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth" contrasts with any potential youthful errors of Uzziah.

Ecclesiastes 12:1: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek" suggests a different path than Uzziah's pride-affected rule later on.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
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