Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 30:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 30:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 30:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, King Hezekiah and the leaders gave lots of animals for a big feast so everyone could celebrate and worship God together. Many priests also got ready to help with the special prayers and offerings.

2 Chronicles 30:24: For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves. [did give: Heb. lifted up, or, offered] [gave: Heb. lifted up, or, offered]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse mandates worship of only one God, contradicting the offering of thousands of animals as burnt offerings to the Lord, which could imply polytheistic-like practices.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting with the large number of sacrifices described in 2 Chronicles 30:24.

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.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy and acknowledgment rather than burnt offerings, which contradicts the emphasis on numerous sacrifices in the verse from 2 Chronicles.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of abundant sacrifices, suggesting that God does not delight in them, contradicting the massive offerings celebrated in 2 Chronicles 30:24.

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 5:22

God states He will not accept offerings and sacrifices, contrasting with the acceptance and celebration of them in 2 Chronicles 30:24.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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