Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 8:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 8:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 8:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, King Solomon followed the plan his dad, King David, made for the priests and helpers in the temple. They all had special jobs to do every day, just like David told them, to keep everything running smoothly.

2 Chronicles 8:14: And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. [so had David...: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, which can be seen as contradicting the orderly structure prescribed in 2 Chronicles 8:14.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states he came to fulfill the law, not to follow the regulations exactly as they were, which may contradict sticking strictly to the ordinances as in 2 Chronicles 8:14.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

Indicates a change in the law, suggesting a possible contradiction with following the specific ordinances described in 2 Chronicles 8:14.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25

Suggests that the law was a tutor leading to Christ and is no longer needed, contradicting the establishment of set ordinances in 2 Chronicles 8:14.

Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Advises against being judged on religious festivals and days, which could contradict the requirement of ordinances in 2 Chronicles 8:14.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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