Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 31:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 31:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 31:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, these people were chosen to help organize and take care of the temple and its treasures because the king and the leader of God's house wanted everything to be in good order. They worked together under Cononiah and Shimei to make sure everything was done right.

2 Chronicles 31:13: And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, [were] overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. [under...: Heb. at the hand]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

This verse emphasizes doing all things "decently and in order," which might contradict the disorder implied if the oversight mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13 were insufficient.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states "God is not the author of confusion," whereas a lack of proper administration might imply confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 1:8

Describes "a double minded man is unstable in all his ways," potentially contradicting consistent oversight as suggested.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Suggests that "a man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps," which might contradict depending on human administrative control in 2 Chronicles 31:13.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Indicates the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearances or structures, potentially contradicting reliance on oversight.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Talks about all authorities being established by God, which might contradict the necessity of human oversight emphasized.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

States God shows no partiality, which might conflict with organized hierarchy implied in oversight roles.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
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