Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 20:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 20:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 20:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells us about a battle where a brave man named Elhanan fought and defeated a giant named Lahmi, who was the brother of Goliath. It shows that even though Goliath was very strong, like his big brother, someone with courage and faith could win against him too.

1 Chronicles 20:5: And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff [was] like a weaver's beam. [Jair: also called, Jaareoregim]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 21:19

This verse states that Elhanan killed Goliath, while 1 Chronicles 20:5 attributes the killing of the brother of Goliath to Elhanan.

2 Samuel 21:19: And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear [was] like a weaver's beam. [Jaareoregim: or, Jair]

Paradox #1

1 Chronicles 20:5 might be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency when compared with 2 Samuel 21:19. Both verses describe the slaying of a giant, but they attribute the act to different individuals. This discrepancy raises questions about who actually achieved the feat, leading to potential confusion regarding historical accuracy in the biblical narrative.

Paradox #2

The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict could be related to the apparent discrepancy between this verse and 2 Samuel 21:19 regarding who killed Goliath's brother. This might cause confusion about the details of the event across different accounts in the Bible.

Paradox #3

1 Chronicles 20:5 may have a contradiction or inconsistency with 2 Samuel 21:19. Both verses refer to the killing of Goliath. In 1 Chronicles, a man named Elhanan kills Goliath's brother, while in 2 Samuel, it seems to imply Elhanan killed Goliath himself. This has led to confusion about who actually killed Goliath and whether these are two separate events.

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