Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 1:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 1:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 1:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a change in leadership, where when King Hadad died, Samlah took over as the new leader. It's like when someone stops being the class captain, and a new person becomes the captain instead.

1 Chronicles 1:47: And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with Genesis 36:31

This verse suggests that kings ruled in Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites, which could contradict genealogical order expectations in 1 Chronicles 1:47.

Genesis 36:31: And these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5

This implies Israel had no king before this request for one, which may contrast with any assumptions about the leadership timeline inferred in 1 Chronicles 1:47.

1 Samuel 8:5: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

This verse speaks of God's discontent with Israel having a king, potentially conflicting with the positive presentation in 1 Chronicles.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16

Illustrates the division of the kingdom, which contradicts a unified ruler implication.

1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

States there was no king in Israel, conflicting with king lists or repetitive genealogies.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
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