Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4
2 Chronicles 2:13 speaks of a skilled craftsman being sent to assist in temple building, while Proverbs 26:4 directs not to answer a fool according to his folly, implying discernment in interactions, potentially contradicting in terms of collaboration in tasks.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:34
2 Chronicles 2:13 involves an oath made by King Hiram of Tyre concerning a promise to Solomon, but Matthew 5:34 advises against swearing oaths, even in serious agreements.
Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15
2 Chronicles 2:13 indicates a positive portrayal of Hiram's understanding, whereas Proverbs 14:15 suggests skepticism, implying that too readily believing someone without proof is folly.
Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
2 Chronicles 2:13 describes a highly skilled and appointed individual, hinting favoritism through skill and connections, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 posits that time and chance happen to all, suggesting unpredictability rather than assured outcomes.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.