Contradiction with Job 35:13
This verse suggests that God does not hear empty cries, which could contradict the idea of God attentively hearing Solomon's prayers and choosing the temple as a place for Himself.
Job 35:13: Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse implies that God may choose to hide His eyes and not listen to prayers, which contrasts with God choosing to appear and establishing a temple for prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:12.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:6
This verse shows God distancing Himself due to abominations in the temple, contrasting with God's choice to dwell there in 2 Chronicles 7:12.
Ezekiel 8:6: He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? [even] the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, [and] thou shalt see greater abominations.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23
This verse details God's rejection of Israel's religious ceremonies and gatherings, challenging the notion of choosing a temple for His presence and prayer.
Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:12
This verse depicts God refusing to accept offerings or listen to prayers, contradicting the acceptance and election of the temple in 2 Chronicles 7:12.
Jeremiah 14:12: When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.