Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
This verse contrasts with 2 Chronicles 6:13 as it warns against praying publicly to be seen by others, while Solomon prays publicly in front of the entire assembly.
Matthew 6:5: 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.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses discourage using physical forms or positions in worship, yet 2 Chronicles 6:13 involves Solomon kneeling before an altar with arms spread out.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Encourages private prayer in a closed room, contrasting with the public nature of Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.