Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, God promised that King David's family would always have someone to be king. This means God would make sure there is always a leader from David's family to guide the people.

2 Chronicles 7:18: Then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man [to be] ruler in Israel. [There...: Heb. There shall not be cut off to thee]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:5

While 2 Chronicles 7:18 promises the perpetuity of David's lineage on the throne, 1 Kings 9:5 presents the same promise but is conditional on adherence to God's laws.

1 Kings 9:5: Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

This verse contradicts the everlasting nature of the throne promise to David's line due to Solomon's disobedience, which leads to God's decision to tear the kingdom away.

1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:30

In this verse, God declares that no descendant of Jehoiachin (a descendant of David) will prosper or sit on the throne, contradicting the unconditional nature suggested by 2 Chronicles 7:18.

Jeremiah 22:30: Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man [that] shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.

Contradiction with Hosea 3:4

Hosea declares that the Israelites will live many days without a king or prince, suggesting a discontinuity in the Davidic line's rule, which contradicts the throne's perpetuity.

Hosea 3:4: For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and [without] teraphim: [image: Heb. a standing, or, statue, or, pillar]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:27

This prophecy mentions the removal of the crown and overturning of the kingdom until the rightful one comes, presenting a break in the Davidic dynasty contrary to the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:18.

Ezekiel 21:27: I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no [more], until he come whose right it is; and I will give it [him]. [I will overturn...: Heb. Perverted, perverted, perverted, will I make it]
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