Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 23:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 23:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 23:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a man named Eliezer who had a son named Rehabiah. Even though Eliezer only had one son, Rehabiah had a big family with many children.

1 Chronicles 23:17: And the sons of Eliezer [were], Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. [the chief: or, the first] [very many: Heb. highly multiplied]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 24:21

This verse indicates that Rehabiah is not listed as a chief, inconsistent with the description in 1 Chronicles 23:17.

1 Chronicles 24:21: Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first [was] Isshiah.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:32

Lists Eleazar as chief of the Levites, which might conflict with Eliezer having a chief son, suggesting a different lineage or leadership.

Numbers 3:32: And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [shall be] chief over the chief of the Levites, [and have] the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.

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