Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of this book, Solomon stood in front of everyone and lifted his hands to pray to God. This was a way to show that he was talking to God and asking for help and blessings for all the people.

2 Chronicles 6:12: And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:

Contradiction with 2 Kings 11:14

In 2 Chronicles 6:12, Solomon stands on a platform and prays in reverence, while 2 Kings 11:14 describes a setting of chaos during Athaliah's reign, showing a different approach to leadership and reverence.

2 Kings 11:14: And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner [was], and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.

Contradiction with Daniel 6:10

2 Chronicles 6:12 depicts Solomon praying openly in front of all Israel, while Daniel 6:10 describes Daniel praying privately in his room despite the decree against it, contrasting public and private devotion.

Daniel 6:10: Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5-6

In 2 Chronicles 6:12, Solomon prays in public before all of Israel, whereas Matthew 6:5-6 advises praying in private, differing in the approach to public versus private acts of prayer.

Matthew 6:5-6: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
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