Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 29:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 29:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 29:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, the Levites played music on special instruments made by King David, while the priests blew trumpets. This was part of a big celebration to make God happy.

2 Chronicles 29:26: And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse forbids making graven images, while 2 Chronicles 29:26 involves using instruments in worship, which could imply manmade tools in divine service.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

Amos 5:23 dismisses musical worship altogether, contradicting the use of instruments in 2 Chronicles 29:26.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse instructs women to keep silent in churches, which might conflict with organized musical worship involving all participants mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:26.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with Psalm 150:5

Psalm 150:5 encourages praising God with loud cymbals, which may seem in harmony rather than contradictory, but could conflict with the quieter worship styles some interpret from 2 Chronicles 29:26.

Psalm 150:5: Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
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