Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 1:15

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

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse is listing some of the different groups of people who lived a long time ago. It's like saying who was part of a big family tree from the past.

1 Chronicles 1:15: And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

Contradiction with Genesis 10:15-18

Mentions the genealogies of Canaan's descendants, but the lineage order or identification in 1 Chronicles 1:15 may differ in its connections and emphasis.

Genesis 10:15-18: And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, [Sidon: Heb. Tzidon]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:1

This verse talks about the seven nations greater and mightier than the Israelites, among them Canaanites, leading to a different perspective on descendants predominant in 1 Chronicles.

Deuteronomy 7:1: When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;

Contradiction with Joshua 9:1-2

Describes various groups including Canaanites gathering against Israel. If contrasted with genealogical order, it implies different militaristically significant groups than 1 Chronicles' descendants list.

Joshua 9:1-2: And it came to pass, when all the kings which [were] on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard [thereof];

Contradiction with Judges 1:9-10

Discusses the territories of Canaanites and battles, showing Canaanite descendants as militaristic opposers rather than straightforward genealogical entries found in 1 Chronicles.

Judges 1:9-10: And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt in the mountain, and in the south, and in the valley. [valley: or, low country]

Contradiction with Joshua 12:7-8

Lists defeated kings including different groups than those stated as descendants in 1 Chronicles, suggesting a higher focus on territorial rulers.

Joshua 12:7-8: And these [are] the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel [for] a possession according to their divisions;

Contradiction with Judges 3:5-6

Depicts the Israelites living among Canaanites and intermarrying, contrasted with genealogical records focused in 1 Chronicles, showing societal integration not evident in simple lineages.

Judges 3:5-6: And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites:

Contradiction with Genesis 9:25-27

Noah's curse on Canaan provides a contrasting narrative focus compared to the plain genealogical listing in 1 Chronicles, suggesting underlying narrative themes of destiny vs mere lineage.

Genesis 9:25-27: And he said, Cursed [be] Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:20-21

Speaks of the remnants of Canaanites left for laborers contrasting the essential genealogical aspects of 1 Chronicles presenting them as foundational ancestors.

1 Kings 9:20-21: [And] all the people [that were] left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which [were] not of the children of Israel,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:23-24

God promises to cut off Canaanites, contrasting with the sense of continuity and inclusion within genealogical records like 1 Chronicles 1, implying divine intervention impacts.

Exodus 23:23-24: For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.
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