Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 11:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 11:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 11:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, Jehoash was only seven years old when he became king, which shows that God can use even young children to do important things. This story teaches us that no matter how young we are, we can still be part of God's plan.

2 Kings 11:21: Seven years old [was] Jehoash when he began to reign.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:4

2 Kings 11:21 states that Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign, whereas 2 Samuel 5:4 mentions David being 30 years old when he became king, indicating a contradiction in the ages of kings when they began to reign.

2 Samuel 5:4: David [was] thirty years old when he began to reign, [and] he reigned forty years.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:7

Solomon describes himself as "but a little child" when he becomes king, suggesting an impression of youthful inexperience different from Jehoash's specific age of seven in 2 Kings 11:21.

1 Kings 3:7: And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I [am but] a little child: I know not [how] to go out or come in.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:1

Solomon is described as young and tender, yet Jehoash is explicitly seven years old, emphasizing a difference in their perceived maturity and preparedness for kingship.

1 Chronicles 29:1: Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, [is yet] young and tender, and the work [is] great: for the palace [is] not for man, but for the LORD God.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:6

This verse advises against a novice, or one who is immature, taking on leadership, which seemingly contradicts the notion of a seven-year-old king as described in 2 Kings 11:21.

1 Timothy 3:6: Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. [a novice: or, one newly come to the faith]
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