Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 17:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 17:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 17:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, God promised to take care of David and his family for a long time, even though David thought he was not important. This shows how God looked at David like a special person and planned great things for him.

1 Chronicles 17:17: And [yet] this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast [also] spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:19

This verse shares a similar message to 1 Chronicles 17:17, but there is no significant contradiction; both describe God's promise to David.

2 Samuel 7:19: And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And [is] this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? [manner: Heb. law]

Contradiction with Psalm 89:4

This verse reinforces the promise of David's enduring line, consistent with 1 Chronicles 17:17.

Psalm 89:4: Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

Contradiction with Acts 13:22

This verse supports the notion of David being chosen by God, which is in agreement with 1 Chronicles 17:17.

Acts 13:22: And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:5

This passage confirms the establishment of David's throne, which correlates with the promise in 1 Chronicles 17:17.

1 Kings 9:5: Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.
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