Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:6

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

According to the author of the book, God picked Jerusalem as a special place for Him, like a favorite spot. He also chose David to be the leader of His people, like a king for Israel.

2 Chronicles 6:6: But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5

States that God shall choose a place out of all tribes to put His name, implying it wasn't predetermined as Jerusalem.

Deuteronomy 12:5: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:

Contradiction with Joshua 9:27

Indicates the Israelites served the altar of the LORD in a place other than Jerusalem.

Joshua 9:27: And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. [made: Heb. gave, or, delivered to be]

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus tells the woman at the well that the time will come when worship won't be limited to Jerusalem.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, opposing the idea of a specific chosen city and temple.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Paradox #1

2 Chronicles 6:6 could be seen as inconsistent with some other Biblical passages if one considers the diverse accounts of God's choice of city or location for His temple or presence. In some texts, God's selection of Jerusalem and David's lineage as central seems contrasted with earlier periods or texts where the choice was more ambiguous or different locations were prominent. This might create a sense of contradiction or conflict over how or when Jerusalem was designated as the chosen city.

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