Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 11:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 11:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 11:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about some of King David's brave and important warriors. These mighty fighters helped David keep the kingdom safe and strong.

1 Chronicles 11:44: Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:8

Lists different individuals and exploits that contradict the accounts of David's mighty men as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:44.

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 2 Samuel 23:39

States a different total number of David’s mighty men compared to 1 Chronicles 11:44.

2 Samuel 23:39: Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 12:1

Describes the gathering of mighty men to David at Ziklag, hinting at a different timeline than 1 Chronicles 11:44.

1 Chronicles 12:1: Now these [are] they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they [were] among the mighty men, helpers of the war. [while...: Heb. being yet shut up]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:24

Mentions Asahel as one of the thirty-seven, which conflicts with the listing order and inclusion in 1 Chronicles 11:44.

2 Samuel 23:24: Asahel the brother of Joab [was] one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 27:2-15

Provides a different list and organization of military leaders than those in 1 Chronicles 11:44.

1 Chronicles 27:2-15: Over the first course for the first month [was] Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course [were] twenty and four thousand.
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