Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:13
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 11:15 by stating that "three of the thirty chief" came to David at the cave of Adullam, whereas 1 Chronicles 11:15 refers to them as "three of the thirty captains," creating a discrepancy in their titles.
2 Samuel 23:13: And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim. [three...: or, the three captains over the thirty]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:11
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 11:15 by differing in the list and order of David's mighty men, creating an inconsistency in the names and ranks of the individuals involved.
1 Chronicles 11:11: And this [is] the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain [by him] at one time. [an Hachmonite: or, son of Hachmoni]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:8
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 11:15 because the list of mighty men and their feats in Samuel differs from the account in Chronicles, causing inconsistencies in who performed specific acts and held certain positions.
2 Samuel 23:8: These [be] the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same [was] Adino the Eznite: [he lift up his spear] against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. [The Tachmonite...: or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three] [whom he...: Heb. slain] [he lift...: from (1ch:) whom he...: Heb. slain]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:12
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 11:15 by showing discrepancies in the ranking and names of David’s mighty men, with variations in their exploits and hierarchies.
1 Chronicles 11:12: And after him [was] Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who [was one] of the three mighties.
Paradox #1
The numerical conflict with 1 Chronicles 11:15 is related to the number of David's mighty warriors. In some translations and related accounts, there might be numerical inconsistencies when comparing with other Bible passages about the same event or group, such as variations in the number of warriors or their identities. This can lead to confusion when trying to identify the exact number or the specific individuals involved in these accounts.