Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 24:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 24:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 24:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse is like a family tree showing who belongs to which family. It helps people remember who was part of the group that helped in the temple a long time ago.

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

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 24:20

This verse mentions a different context or situation regarding the lineage and duties of priests, providing an apparent inconsistency with 1 Chronicles 24:22.

2 Chronicles 24:20: And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. [came...: Heb. clothed]

Contradiction with Exodus 29:9

This verse implies a different assignment for the priesthood, which may contrast with the assignment in 1 Chronicles 24:22.

Exodus 29:9: And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. [put: Heb. bind] [consecrate: Heb. fill the hand of]

Contradiction with Numbers 3:6

Instructs bringing the tribe of Levi before Aaron for service, which might differ in priestly assignments compared to those listed in 1 Chronicles 24:22.

Numbers 3:6: Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:27-28

Discusses the chosen status of another family for priesthood, which can seem at odds with the listing in 1 Chronicles 24:22.

1 Samuel 2:27-28: And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house?

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

Talks about a change in the priesthood, which can be seen as contradicting the fixed assignments found in 1 Chronicles 24:22.

Hebrews 7:11-12: 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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