Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:7

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

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, Solomon made a special place in the middle of the big yard near God's house to give special gifts to God because the altar he built was too small for all the gifts. Solomon wanted to make sure he could give everything properly to God, so he used this extra space.

2 Chronicles 7:7: Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that [was] before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:64

In 1 Kings 8:64, Solomon also consecrates the middle of the courtyard because the bronze altar was too small to accommodate the burnt offerings, contradicting the idea in 2 Chronicles 7:7 that it was exclusively for offerings due to the same reason.

1 Kings 8:64: The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that [was] before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that [was] before the LORD [was] too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24-25

These verses specify that altars should be made of earth or uncut stones, whereas 2 Chronicles 7:7 involves a specially consecrated area which deviates from the simple altar construction prescribed.

Exodus 20:24-25: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14

These verses command that burnt offerings should only be made at a designated place chosen by God, contradicting the act of Solomon using multiple locations for offerings as described in 2 Chronicles 7:7.

Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:
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