Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 9:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 9:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Chronicles, people from all over the world wanted to visit King Solomon because God gave him special wisdom, which means he was really smart and good at understanding things. They wanted to hear his advice and learn from him.

2 Chronicles 9:23: And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

This verse explains how human wisdom is often frustrated by God's wisdom, which contradicts the idea of people seeking Solomon for his wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

This verse describes the wise as being ashamed and rejected, contradicting the respect people gave Solomon's wisdom.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse mentions that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, which contrasts with the admiration Solomon received for his wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4

This verse describes how Solomon's heart was turned away from the Lord, contradicting his portrayal as wise in following God's path.

1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with Isaiah 47:10

This verse illustrates the futility of self-proclaimed wisdom, in contrast to Solomon's wisdom being sought by the earth.

Isaiah 47:10: For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me. [perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

It says the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, opposing the notion of Solomon's worldly wisdom being fulfilling.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

It advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, conflicting with the implied endorsement of earthly wisdom seen in people's pursuit of Solomon's wisdom.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
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