Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 8:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 8:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 8:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Chronicler, this verse tells us that King Solomon was building up and making strong places for his people to live and keep their supplies safe. This shows that Solomon was caring for his kingdom by making sure they had safe places even in faraway areas.

2 Chronicles 8:4: And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 9:10

Jezreel is not built up by Solomon, contrasting the territories Solomon fortified per 2 Chronicles 8:4.

2 Kings 9:10: And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and [there shall be] none to bury [her]. And he opened the door, and fled.

Contradiction with Genesis 13:15

The land was given to Abram, not Solomonic expansion, conflicting with 2 Chronicles 8:4's account of Solomon's construction.

Genesis 13:15: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 3:18

The land was assigned differently in Mosaic law, which can contradict Solomon's fortifications in 2 Chronicles 8:4.

Deuteronomy 3:18: And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all [that are] meet for the war. [meet...: Heb. sons of power]

Contradiction with Joshua 19:28-29

These verses outline different tribal inheritances, which can conflict with Solomon's building in 2 Chronicles 8:4.

Joshua 19:28-29: And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, [even] unto great Zidon;
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