Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 9:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 9:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells us that King Solomon and King Huram sent their helpers to a special place called Ophir to collect gold, special wood, and beautiful stones. This shows how rich and splendid Solomon's kingdom was.

2 Chronicles 9:10: And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. [algum...: also called, almug trees]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 1:15

Contradicts by indicating silver and gold were as common as stones, suggesting abundant resources rather than the need for specific deliveries of gold, almug trees, and precious stones.

2 Chronicles 1:15: And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale for abundance. [made: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 10:10

Contradicts by detailing a separate account of the Queen of Sheba's visit with gifts including spices, gold, and stones, raising questions about differences in accounts of wealth and resources exchanges.

1 Kings 10:10: And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.
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