Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 13:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 13:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, everyone agreed to do something because they all thought it was the right thing to do. This shows that when people come together and agree, it can help them make good choices.

1 Chronicles 13:4: And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7

It depicts God's anger when Uzzah touches the Ark, showing a consequence instead of joyful agreement to move the ark as seen in 1 Chronicles 13:4.

2 Samuel 6:6-7: And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook [it]. [Nachon: also called Chidon] [shook it: or, stumbled]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 15:13

Suggests the initial error in moving the Ark without proper process, contradicting the united decision to move the Ark in 1 Chronicles 13:4.

1 Chronicles 15:13: For because ye [did it] not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.

Contradiction with Numbers 4:15

Emphasizes that only designated Levites could touch the holy objects, highlighting potential conflict when all the congregation decided to move the Ark in 1 Chronicles 13:4.

Numbers 4:15: And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 6:19-20

Describes a severe punishment for improper handling of the Ark, contrasting the positive consensus in 1 Chronicles 13:4.

1 Samuel 6:19-20: And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten [many] of the people with a great slaughter.

Contradiction with Exodus 25:14-15

Provides specific instructions for transporting the Ark, potentially conflicting with the general agreement approach in 1 Chronicles 13:4.

Exodus 25:14-15: And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.
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