Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 52:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 52:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 52:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the army broke down the big walls that were around the city of Jerusalem. They did this because they wanted to take over the city and show their power.

Jeremiah 52:14: And all the army of the Chaldeans, that [were] with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:1

This verse notes the construction and completion of Solomon's temple, whereas Jeremiah 52:14 speaks of its destruction.

1 Kings 6:1: And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which [is] the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD. [began...: Heb. built]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 3:1

This verse mentions the establishment of the temple by Solomon, contrasting with Jeremiah 52:14, which describes its demolition.

2 Chronicles 3:1: Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where [the LORD] appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. [where...: or, which was seen of David his father] [Ornan: also called, Araunah]

Contradiction with Ezra 3:10-11

These verses celebrate the laying of the foundation of the second temple, opposing the tearing down of the first temple in Jeremiah 52:14.

Ezra 3:10-11: And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:2

This verse prophesies the establishment and prominence of the Lord's house, which contradicts the destruction mentioned in Jeremiah 52:14.

Isaiah 2:2: And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. [established: or, prepared]
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