Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:9
2 Samuel 24 records the same event but includes a count for all tribes, unlike 1 Chronicles 21:6 which states that Levi and Benjamin were not counted.
2 Samuel 24:9: And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people unto the king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah [were] five hundred thousand men.
Paradox #1
1 Chronicles 21:6 may have a contradiction or inconsistency when compared to 2 Samuel 24:9. In 1 Chronicles, it is mentioned that Joab did not include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the census, while in 2 Samuel, both tribes are counted. This difference could lead to confusion about the completeness and accuracy of the census.
Paradox #2
In that verse, there is a potential contradiction because it involves a command from God being disobeyed. It raises questions about obedience to divine authority versus individual choice, and the consequences of such actions. This could lead to debates about the fairness of punishment for actions taken with good intentions.
Paradox #3
In "1 Chronicles 21:6," Joab does not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin. This contrasts with another account in "2 Samuel 24:9," where the census results are given without specifying any tribes being excluded. This can be seen as a numerical inconsistency between the two accounts.