Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Eber had two sons, Peleg and Joktan. Peleg's name means "division" because, during his time, something special happened that made the earth divided in some way.

1 Chronicles 1:19: And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one [was] Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name [was] Joktan. [Peleg: that is, division]

Contradiction with Genesis 10:25

This verse also mentions Peleg and the division of the earth, similar to 1 Chronicles 1:19, so it does not directly contradict it.

Genesis 10:25: And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one [was] Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name [was] Joktan. [Peleg: that is Division]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-5

This verse refers to the creation of man and woman, not a division of the earth, thereby not addressing the genealogical or geographical context of 1 Chronicles 1:19.

Matthew 19:4-5: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,

Contradiction with Acts 17:26

This verse states that God made all nations of men from one blood and determined the times before appointed and the bounds of their habitation, which can be seen as a contrast to the idea of dividing the earth mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:19.

Acts 17:26: And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
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