Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 36:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 36:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 36:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, this verse tells us that a long time ago, people came and destroyed God's special house and the big strong walls of Jerusalem, burning them and breaking them down. They also set fire to the beautiful houses and ruined all the nice things inside.

2 Chronicles 36:19: And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:28

This verse speaks of the command to rebuild Jerusalem, whereas 2 Chronicles 36:19 describes its destruction.

Isaiah 44:28: That saith of Cyrus, [He is] my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

Contradiction with Ezra 1:2

This verse declares the decree to rebuild the temple, contrasting with the temple's burning mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:19.

Ezra 1:2: Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which [is] in Judah.

Paradox #1

This verse describes the destruction of important and religious places, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and merciful God who values these sacred places. It can raise questions about why such devastation would be allowed if they are meant to be protected under divine care.

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