Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 25:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 25:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 25:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Chronicles, God blessed Heman with many sons. These sons were given special jobs to make music and sing in worship to God.

1 Chronicles 25:4: Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, [and] Mahazioth: [Uzziel: also called, Azareel] [Shebuel: also called, Shubael]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:23

This verse describes David playing the harp to relieve King Saul, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 25:4 where a group of Levites are appointed to prophesy with harps instead of a single individual.

1 Samuel 16:23: And it came to pass, when the [evil] spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:6

Depicts priests and Levites using various musical instruments for praising the Lord, not focusing on prophesying with music, as 1 Chronicles 25:4 outlines.

2 Chronicles 7:6: And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy [endureth] for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. [by their...: Heb. by their hand]

Contradiction with Amos 6:5

Critiques those who invent instruments of music for themselves, in contrast to 1 Chronicles 25:4 where music is used in a structured, divine service.

Amos 6:5: That chant to the sound of the viol, [and] invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; [chant: or, quaver]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Indicates God is not the author of confusion, while the appointment of multiple individuals in 1 Chronicles 25:4 could be seen as potentially leading to disorder without clear direction.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:5

States David made instruments specifically to praise the Lord, whereas 1 Chronicles 25:4 mentions using music to prophesy, suggesting different purposes for the music.

1 Chronicles 23:5: Moreover four thousand [were] porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, [said David], to praise [therewith].

Paradox #1

The numerical inconsistency in 1 Chronicles 25:4 is related to the different number of names listed in various translations or interpretations. Some sources may list different counts of names, which leads to confusion or inconsistency in the text.

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