Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Uriel was the leader of a group of 120 family members who helped him with important tasks. This shows that they worked together as a team to do what was needed.

1 Chronicles 15:5: Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: [brethren: or, kinsmen]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 13:9-10

This passage shows that Uzza, though not a Levite, touched the ark and was struck down, whereas 1 Chronicles 15:5 emphasizes sanctity of Levites handling the ark.

1 Chronicles 13:9-10: And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. [Chidon: also called Nachon] [stumbled: or, shook it]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 13:7

Contradicts the emphasis in 1 Chronicles 15:5 on Levites carrying the ark because it describes the ark being transported on a cart rather than being borne by Levites.

1 Chronicles 13:7: And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. [carried...: Heb. made the ark to ride]

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