Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, King David's command was more important than Joab's advice, so Joab listened to the king and traveled all around Israel before coming back to Jerusalem. Even if Joab didn't agree, he respected the king's decision and did what he was told.

1 Chronicles 21:4: Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1

In 2 Samuel 24:1, it is God who moves David to number Israel, while in 1 Chronicles 21:4, it is Satan who provokes David to do it.

2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

Paradox #1

1 Chronicles 21:4 has a historical inconsistency with 2 Samuel 24. Both passages describe the same event involving David, Joab, and a census of Israel. However, the accounts differ in details, such as who incited David to take the census and the numbers involved. This inconsistency can cause confusion about the historical accuracy and specifics of the event.

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