Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 34:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 34:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 34:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the workers did their jobs very well, and some special helpers, like Jahath, Obadiah, Zechariah, and Meshullam, were in charge of guiding them. These helpers were also talented in playing musical instruments.

2 Chronicles 34:12: And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them [were] Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set [it] forward; and [other of] the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13

Saul's disobedience in leadership contrasts with the faithful workmen in 2 Chronicles 34:12.

1 Samuel 13:13: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

God's anger at Solomon for not keeping His covenant contradicts the obedience seen in 2 Chronicles 34:12.

1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

"In all labour there is profit" implies a broader principle, unlike the specific successful work in 2 Chronicles 34:12.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:12

The neglect of the work of the Lord contrasts with the diligent work in 2 Chronicles 34:12.

Isaiah 5:12: And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 48:10

"Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully," which differs from the faithful execution in 2 Chronicles 34:12.

Jeremiah 48:10: Cursed [be] he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed [be] he that keepeth back his sword from blood. [deceitfully: or, negligently]
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