Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 16:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 16:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that in the Bible people used music to worship God, like when Heman and Jeduthun played trumpets and cymbals. It also tells us that Jeduthun's sons helped by opening and closing the gates.

1 Chronicles 16:42: And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun [were] porters. [porters: Heb. for the gate]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:20

This verse suggests that only women played timbrels in worship, while 1 Chronicles 16:42 mentions men using musical instruments.

Exodus 15:20: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse limits the roles of women in teaching and authority, contradicting the inclusion and involvement of all Levites regardless of gender in 1 Chronicles 16:42.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Psalms 150:3-5

These verses emphasize using multiple instruments like trumpets, psalteries, and harps collectively, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:42 might suggest a more regimented role for specific instruments like trumpets and cymbals only.

Psalms 150:3-5: Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. [trumpet: or, cornet]

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

This verse denounces musical worship, which contrasts with 1 Chronicles 16:42 that supports the use of music in worship services.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
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