Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 25:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 25:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 25:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Mattaniah was a leader chosen to guide music and worship in the temple with his family. He and his group had a special job to sing and play music to honor God.

1 Chronicles 25:16: The ninth to Mattaniah, [he], his sons, and his brethren, [were] twelve:

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

This verse suggests turning away from songs and melodies, whereas 1 Chronicles 25:16 describes the organization of temple music and song.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:5

This verse indicates it is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than the song of fools, which may be seen as opposing the emphasis on music in 1 Chronicles 25:16.

Ecclesiastes 7:5: [It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:17

This verse highlights the criticism of playing music and lack of response to it, which can be seen as contradicting the organized praise shown in 1 Chronicles 25:16.

Matthew 11:17: And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

Contradiction with Isaiah 24:8

This verse describes the cessation of music and joy, in contrast to the musical assignments in 1 Chronicles 25:16.

Isaiah 24:8: The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 26:13

This verse speaks of the silencing of songs and the end of music, which contrasts with the musical duties outlined in 1 Chronicles 25:16.

Ezekiel 26:13: And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
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