Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 29:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 29:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 29:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse talks about some people who come from important families and are helping in a big temple event. These names show who is working together to make a special place for God happy again.

2 Chronicles 29:14: And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, while 2 Chronicles 29:14 mentions freewill offerings symbolizing voluntary giving.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Highlights that God has no delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, contradicting the offerings in 2 Chronicles 29:14.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Calls for mercy, not sacrifice, which seems to conflict with the sacrificial practices mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:14.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

Expresses God's disdain for festivals and sacrifices, contradicting the sacrificial offerings in 2 Chronicles 29:14.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus teaches that mercy and not sacrifice is desired, contrasting with the sacrificial context of 2 Chronicles 29:14.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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