Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, these were brave and strong men who were important warriors in King David's army. They were leaders and had a special place among the other soldiers.

1 Chronicles 12:4: And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite,

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:8

This verse describes Josheb-Basshebeth as the chief of the captains, whereas 1 Chronicles 12:4 includes a different list of principal men, causing potential inconsistency in recognizing notable leaders.

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 11:11

This verse mentions Jashobeam as the chief of David's mighty men, but 1 Chronicles 12:4 lists another set of leaders without highlighting Jashobeam, which may create a sense of contradiction in their leadership roles.

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 Judges 7:3

This verse focuses on Gideon's reduction of his troops, which contrasts with the addition of warriors to David's ranks mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:4, reflecting differing approaches to building an army.

Judges 7:3: Now therefore go to, proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, Whosoever [is] fearful and afraid, let him return and depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people twenty and two thousand; and there remained ten thousand.
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