Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 15:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 15:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 15:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Chronicles, David gathered the special helpers, called the children of Aaron and the Levites, who worked in the temple. They were there to help with important jobs for God.

1 Chronicles 15:4: And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

It explains that the Lord sought a man after His own heart to rule His people, contrasting with the emphasis on priestly roles from Levi in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6-8

Emphasizes direct communication from God to Moses, unlike the reliance on Levitical priests mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

Numbers 12:6-8: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:10

God's calling of Moses to lead, highlighting an individual leadership contrasting with the priestly duties distributed among Levites in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

Exodus 3:10: Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Contradiction with Judges 17:5-6

Shows a time when individuals set up their own priests outside of the Levitical order, countering the ordered priestly function stated in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

Judges 17:5-6: And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. [consecrated: Heb. filled the hand]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:36

Elijah acts as a prophet without reliance on the Levitical framework for worship described in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

1 Kings 18:36: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

Discusses the change of priesthood through Christ, which contrasts the Levitical focus in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

Jesus places himself above the temple, signifying a shift from Levitical customs mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27-28

Jesus’ authority over the Sabbath, representing a departure from the traditions preserved by the Levites as shown in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

Mark 2:27-28: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with John 4:21-24

Jesus points worship away from Jerusalem rituals, in contrast to the Levitical roles in religious duties recorded in 1 Chronicles 15:4.

John 4:21-24: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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