Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the account of wealth accumulation in 2 Chronicles 32:27.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5
These verses suggest not to labor to be rich and highlight the fleeting nature of riches, contrasting the accumulation of wealth in 2 Chronicles 32:27.
Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10
These verses warn about the desire to be rich leading to ruin and the love of money being the root of evil, conflicting with the prosperity described in 2 Chronicles 32:27.
1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
This verse warns against covetousness and claims that life does not consist in wealth, which contrasts the portrayal of wealth in 2 Chronicles 32:27.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Paradox #1
This verse highlights the wealth and treasures of a king. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise because, in other parts of the Bible, there is emphasis on humility, the dangers of greed, and the importance of spiritual wealth over material riches. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of accumulating vast material wealth.