Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 9:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 9:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, King Solomon was very rich and made big, shiny gold shields to show his wealth and power. These shields were made from a lot of gold and were special treasures in his kingdom.

2 Chronicles 9:15: And king Solomon made two hundred targets [of] beaten gold: six hundred [shekels] of beaten gold went to one target.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing up treasures on earth, which contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:15's description of Solomon's accumulation of gold shields.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, which contrasts with the depiction of wealth accumulation in 2 Chronicles 9:15.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
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