Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 24:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 24:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 24:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, the leaders of the priests and their helpers, called Levites, took turns doing special jobs by picking lots, like drawing straws, while King David and other important people watched to make sure it was fair. This helped everyone have a chance to serve and do their part.

1 Chronicles 24:31: These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God does not see as humans see, while 1 Chronicles 24:31 highlights human order and structure in priestly duties.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23

This verse encourages doing everything heartily as to the Lord, unlike 1 Chronicles 24:31, which focuses on casting lots, a form of human organization.

Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Contradiction with James 2:1

This verse instructs against favoring individuals, while 1 Chronicles 24:31 involves a system that could be seen as instituting favoritism through lots.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

This verse states the outcome of casting lots is the Lord's decision, seemingly negating the human-organized aspect of 1 Chronicles 24:31.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse states God shows no partiality, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 24:31's human method of determining roles.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
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