Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 23:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 23:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 23:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Shebuel was the main leader of the sons of Gershom. This means he was an important person in his family group.

1 Chronicles 23:16: Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel [was] the chief. [Shebuel: also called, Shubael]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 24:22

This verse does not directly contradict 1 Chronicles 23:16 but mentions different responsibilities or genealogies which might seem inconsistent with duties and roles described elsewhere.

1 Chronicles 24:22: Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. [Shelomoth: also called, Shelomith]

Contradiction with Numbers 3:45

This verse pertains to the allocation and roles of the Levites in a different setting which might contrast with the specific genealogical and role assignments in 1 Chronicles.

Numbers 3:45: Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:3

The genealogical data might show different lineages or names, leading to apparent contradictions.

1 Chronicles 6:3: And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:18

Provides different details on family responsibilities and names which could appear inconsistent with earlier divisions or roles.

1 Chronicles 23:18: Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief. [Shelomith: also called, Shelomoth]
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