Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 9:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 9:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, this verse tells us that the queen was amazed by the king's fancy food, the way his helpers served, and their nice clothes. She was so impressed by everything she saw that she couldn't believe her eyes.

2 Chronicles 9:4: And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. [cupbearers: or, butlers]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

This verse blesses the poor in spirit, suggesting a contradiction to the opulence and wealth displayed in 2 Chronicles 9:4.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Jesus tells a man to sell his possessions to be perfect, which contradicts the display of riches and earthly splendor in 2 Chronicles 9:4.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Declares the love of money as the root of all evil, contrasting with the celebration of wealth and prosperity in 2 Chronicles 9:4.

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]

Contradiction with James 2:5

God chooses the poor of this world to be rich in faith, which opposes the depiction of wealth as a sign of favor in 2 Chronicles 9:4.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against covetousness and emphasizes life’s true value over wealth, contradicting the emphasis on riches in 2 Chronicles 9:4.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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