Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse tells about God's people gathering on the eighth day to have a special meeting after celebrating an important event for seven days. They also had a big feast that lasted for seven days to honor God and show their happiness.

2 Chronicles 7:9: And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. [a solemn...: Heb. a restraint]

Contradiction with Exodus 23:14

This verse states that there are three feasts to be kept in a year, whereas 2 Chronicles 7:9 elaborates on a specific gathering and its duration for the dedication of the altar, which was a particular event rather than a recurring feast.

Exodus 23:14: Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto me in the year.

Contradiction with Leviticus 23:36

This verse describes the Feast of Tabernacles lasting for seven days with a solemn assembly on the eighth day, while 2 Chronicles 7:9 mentions a seven-day dedication of the altar followed by a seven-day feast, which deviates from the prescribed feast duration.

Leviticus 23:36: Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it [is] a solemn assembly; [and] ye shall do no servile work [therein]. [solemn...: Heb. day of restraint]

Contradiction with Numbers 29:35

It details a solemn assembly on the eighth day of a feast but does not align with the additional days mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:9 for the dedication and subsequent feast activities.

Numbers 29:35: On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work [therein]:
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