Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 9:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 9:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, God is very happy with the king and chose him because He loves His people, Israel. God made this king to be in charge so he can take care of the people fairly and do what is right.

2 Chronicles 9:8: Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, [to be] king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:6-7

God told Samuel that the people had rejected Him by asking for a king, contradicting the idea that God delighted in making Solomon king.

1 Samuel 8:6-7: But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. [displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12-13

This verse suggests that asking for a human king was against God's original intention, contrasting with the blessing of Solomon's kingship.

1 Samuel 12:12-13: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:10-11

God expresses displeasure for the people's desire for a king, implying His disfavor towards their choices, including Solomon's reign.

Hosea 13:10-11: I will be thy king: where [is any other] that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes? [I will...: rather, Where is thy king?]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 28:19

Here it is noted that kingship could bring misfortune or punishment, contrasting with the blessing and delight expressed in Solomon's case.

2 Chronicles 28:19: For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 21:7

God speaks of giving kings into the hands of their enemies, indicating a potential curse rather than delight in kingship.

Jeremiah 21:7: And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the support for a monarch's power and wealth as a sign of divine favor, which might conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize humility, equality, and caution against the dangers of riches.

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