Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 34:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 34:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 34:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Chronicles, the king asked some important helpers to come and listen because he had important instructions for them. These helpers had special jobs, like being a priest or writing things down, and they were there to help the king do the right thing.

2 Chronicles 34:20: And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying, [Abdon: or, Achbor]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Contradicts by emphasizing the importance of seeking counsel, while 2 Chronicles 34:20 involves a decision made by individuals already in advisory roles.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

Illustrates God telling Samuel that the people have rejected Him, contrasting with 2 Chronicles 34:20 where the king's servants are acting in accordance with divine guidance.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in man or human counsel, whereas 2 Chronicles 34:20 involves seeking advice from human advisors.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

Suggests that a wise man listens to counsel, while 2 Chronicles 34:20 features an action initiated by the king's servants seemingly without seeking broader counsel.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Speaks about God's ways and thoughts being higher than man's, potentially conflicting with human actions taken in 2 Chronicles 34:20.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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