Contradiction with Genesis 8:7
This verse talks about the raven not returning to Noah, which contrasts with the clear lineage and duty assignment described in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Genesis 8:7: And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. [to...: Heb. in going forth and returning]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse prohibits killing, which contrasts with the assignment of duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11, as there is no moral directive.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7
The dietary law about swine contrasts with the non-dietary clan duties of 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Leviticus 11:7: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3
Complaining about reaching the promised land contrasts with the orderly assignment of duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:5
Prohibition on cross-dressing contrasts with the focus on male priestly duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Deuteronomy 22:5: The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so [are] abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Encouragement in facing enemies contrasts with specific genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
The lack of a king and everyone doing what was right in their own eyes contrasts with the organized duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
Contradiction with Ruth 1:16
Loyalty to family contrasts with the administrative religious duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:33
Doubt in David's ability contrasts with the orderly listing of responsibilities in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
1 Samuel 17:33: And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou [art but] a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:22
David expresses humility, contrasting the structured priestly duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
2 Samuel 6:22: And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. [of the...: or, of the handmaids of my servants]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:7
Solomon’s acknowledgment of his youth and inexperience contrasts the recorded responsibility of descendants in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
1 Kings 3:7: And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I [am but] a little child: I know not [how] to go out or come in.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 5:12
Naaman's anger over the Jordan River command contrasts the calm documentation of roles in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
2 Kings 5:12: [Are] not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage. [Abana: or, Amana]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:28
Concerns the end of David's life, contrasting the genealogical continuation and duties outlined in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
1 Chronicles 29:28: And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 18:7
Ahab despises prophet Micaiah, contrasting with acceptance of lineage in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
2 Chronicles 18:7: And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, [There is] yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same [is] Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
Contradiction with Ezra 3:11
Rejoicing at the foundation of the temple contrasts the listing of duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Ezra 3:11: And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because [he is] good, for his mercy [endureth] for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 8:10
The celebration encourages joy, contrasting the formal duties outlined in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Nehemiah 8:10: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Contradiction with Esther 4:16
Esther’s call for fasting contrasts the routine priestly responsibilities listed in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Esther 4:16: Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which [is] not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. [present: Heb. found]
Contradiction with Job 1:21
Reflects on life’s temporality, contrasting the genealogical permanence in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Fearlessness in adversity contrasts the administrative focus in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Trust in God contrasts the focus on familial duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
Discusses seasons, contrasting the fixed duties described in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Song of Solomon 2:4
Celebrates love, contrasting with genealogical duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Song of Solomon 2:4: He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me [was] love. [banqueting...: Heb. house of wine]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Invitation to reason contrasts the strict duty-defined structure in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Talks about plans and hope, contrasting the genealogical focus in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22
Speaks of God’s mercy, contrasting the human lineage in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Lamentations 3:22: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:5
Prophecy of life, contrasting static genealogical roles in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Ezekiel 37:5: Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
Contradiction with Daniel 3:18
Defiance in faith contrasts the compliance with duty in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Daniel 3:18: But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Preferring mercy over sacrifice contrasts the priestly duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Joel 2:28
Focus on spiritual gifts contrasts structured lineage in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Joel 2:28: And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Contradiction with Amos 5:24
Calls for justice, contrasting the administrative duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Amos 5:24: But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. [run: Heb. roll]
Contradiction with Obadiah 1:10
Reflects on violence, contrasting orderly lineage responsibility in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Obadiah 1:10: For [thy] violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:3
Jonah fleeing from duty contrasts the fulfillment of duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Emphasis on justice contrasts the focus on lineage and duty in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Nahum 1:7
Assurance of God’s refuge contrasts reliance on genealogy as in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Nahum 1:7: The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. [strong hold: or, strength]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:4
Importance of faith contrasts the duty by lineage in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Habakkuk 2:4: Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17
God's joy and love contrasts the administrative lineage in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]
Contradiction with Haggai 1:4
Rebuke for neglecting the temple contrasts the temple duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Haggai 1:4: [Is it] time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house [lie] waste?
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
Spirit over might contrasts the genealogical focus in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:10
Encourages tithing, which distracts from lineage duties in 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]