Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 29:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 29:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 29:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, Hezekiah and all the people were very happy because God helped them get ready quickly for a big celebration. It was like a surprise party that God made happen fast, and everyone was excited!

2 Chronicles 29:36: And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was [done] suddenly.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:9

This verse highlights that the Lord was angry with Solomon, whereas 2 Chronicles 29:36 depicts joy and divine approval of actions taken.

1 Kings 11:9: And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 25:2

Unlike the wholehearted actions in 2 Chronicles 29:36, this verse depicts actions that were not done with a perfect heart.

2 Chronicles 25:2: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:3-4

Contrasts with the divine favor shown in 2 Chronicles 29:36, as it describes the Lord's anger due to sins.

2 Kings 24:3-4: Surely at the commandment of the LORD came [this] upon Judah, to remove [them] out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he did;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Presents a critique of sacrifices and offerings that contrast with the joyful acceptance in 2 Chronicles 29:36.

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 Amos 5:21-22

God expresses dissatisfaction with feasts and offerings, opposing the pleased reaction in 2 Chronicles 29:36.

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]
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