Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 24:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 24:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 24:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, this verse is about organizing groups of priests. It tells us that Delaiah and Maaziah were leaders of the 23rd and 24th groups of priests, who helped in the temple.

1 Chronicles 24:18: The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:21

1 Samuel 9:21 suggests that the tribe of Benjamin is the least of the tribes, whereas 1 Chronicles 24:18 aligns priestly duties to specific families from Levi, implying suitability and distinction.

1 Samuel 9:21: And Saul answered and said, [Am] not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou so to me? [so...: Heb. according to this word]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:6

1 Chronicles 23:6 divides the Levites into groups and families differently from how 1 Chronicles 24:18 specifies the order and roles of these families.

1 Chronicles 23:6: And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, [namely], Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [courses: Heb. divisions]

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11

Hebrews 7:11 questions the necessity of the Levitical priesthood, suggesting that perfection cannot be achieved through it, whereas 1 Chronicles 24:18 establishes the Levitical priesthood as organized and integral.

Hebrews 7:11: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
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