Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 12:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 12:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 12:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the king's helper and the priest collected and counted all the money that people gave to the church. They made sure to keep it safe in bags.

2 Kings 12:10: And it was [so], when they saw that [there was] much money in the chest, that the king's scribe and the high priest came up, and they put up in bags, and told the money that was found in the house of the LORD. [scribe: or, secretary] [put...: Heb. bound up]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

Matthew 6:3 advises giving alms in secret, while 2 Kings 12:10 describes collecting offerings openly and securely.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Matthew 5:16 encourages letting your good deeds be seen, which contradicts the secure and secretive collection method in 2 Kings 12:10.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Acts 4:35

In Acts 4:35, the apostles distribute the collected money openly, whereas 2 Kings 12:10 emphasizes security when collecting and managing offerings.

Acts 4:35: And laid [them] down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Proverbs 27:2 suggests letting others praise you rather than praising yourself, contrasting with the public acknowledgment of the priests' management of funds in 2 Kings 12:10.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
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