Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 1:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 1:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 1:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when a king named Bela died, another man named Jobab became the new king. This part of the story shows how leadership was passed between different people.

1 Chronicles 1:44: And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:28

This verse describes God's decision to "rent the kingdom of Israel" from Saul, while 1 Chronicles 1:44 lists Saul as king without mentioning God's rejection.

1 Samuel 15:28: And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, [that is] better than thou.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

These verses state that Saul died for his transgressions and was not inquired of the Lord, leading to the kingdom being turned over to David, contrasting with the listing of Saul's reign in 1 Chronicles 1:44 without mentioning these events.

1 Chronicles 10:13-14: So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, [even] against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking [counsel] of [one that had] a familiar spirit, to enquire [of it]; [committed: Heb. transgressed]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13-14

This verse indicates that Saul's kingdom would not be established due to his disobedience, while 1 Chronicles 1:44 simply lists his reign without mentioning this prophecy.

1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
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