Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 22:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 22:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 22:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, King David got lots of cedar wood from friendly neighbors to help build something very important. Cedar wood is strong and smells nice, making it special for building.

1 Chronicles 22:4: Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:11

2 Samuel 5:11 describes King Hiram of Tyre sending cedar trees to David, which appears to contradict 1 Chronicles 22:4, where David arranges for cedar trees himself.

2 Samuel 5:11: And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. [masons: Heb. hewers of the stone of the wall]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:8

In 1 Kings 5:8, Solomon is responsible for obtaining cedar trees from Tyre, contrasting with David's preparations in 1 Chronicles 22:4.

1 Kings 5:8: And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: [and] I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. [considered: Heb. heard]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:9

This verse states that Solomon completed the construction using cedar, which could be viewed as inconsistent with David's preparations in 1 Chronicles 22:4, as it emphasizes Solomon's role in gathering materials.

1 Kings 6:9: So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar. [with...: or, the vaultbeams and the panellings with cedar]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 14:1

This verse mentions Hiram providing cedar wood to David, suggesting an external contribution contrary to the implication in 1 Chronicles 22:4 that David alone prepared the materials.

1 Chronicles 14:1: Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
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