Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, Solomon is asking for a very smart and skilled person who can make beautiful things using different metals and colors. This person will help Solomon build something important, just like David, his father, had special people to help him.

2 Chronicles 2:7: Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that [are] with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. [to grave: Heb. to grave gravings]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:6

This verse requests that Solomon’s workers cut timber for the Temple, showing Solomon already has workers, which contradicts his request for skilled workers in 2 Chronicles 2:7.

1 Kings 5:6: Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that [there is] not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians. [appoint: Heb. say]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 7:13-14

These verses mention Hiram of Tyre as a skilled craftsman who was already employed, conflicting with the implied need for another craftsman in 2 Chronicles 2:7.

1 Kings 7:13-14: And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. [Hiram: also called, Huram]

Contradiction with Exodus 31:2-5

Bezalel is described as a master craftsman filled with God’s spirit, indicating that there are already Israelites with the skills Solomon seeks from outside.

Exodus 31:2-5: See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:15-16

David mentions having many skilled workers available for temple construction, contradicting the need Solomon expresses in 2 Chronicles 2:7.

1 Chronicles 22:15-16: Moreover [there are] workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work. [workers...: that is, masons and carpenters]
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