Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 21:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 21:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 21:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Ornan wanted to give King David everything he needed for a special offering to God, showing generosity and kindness. He offered his oxen, tools, and wheat freely to help the king do what was right.

1 Chronicles 21:23: And Ornan said unto David, Take [it] to thee, and let my lord the king do [that which is] good in his eyes: lo, I give [thee] the oxen [also] for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:24

This verse contradicts because it states that David insisted on buying the threshing floor at a price, whereas in 1 Chronicles 21:23, Ornan offers to give it to David for free.

2 Samuel 24:24: And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy [it] of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

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