Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 25:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 25:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 25:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, God gave these musicians special jobs to play music in His house with instruments like cymbals and harps, and they were guided by their father just like the king asked. This music helped make worship special and happy for everyone.

1 Chronicles 25:6: All these [were] under the hands of their father for song [in] the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. [according...: Heb. by the hands of the king]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:23

Implies only David played the harp, whereas 1 Chronicles 25:6 refers to multiple musicians directed by David.

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 1 Samuel 13:14

States David is a man after God's own heart, suggesting his unique service, while 1 Chronicles 25:6 speaks of a collective service by David's sons.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:5

Describes David with all Israel playing instruments, possibly contradicting the specific roles and order in 1 Chronicles 25:6.

2 Samuel 6:5: And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of [instruments made of] fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

Contradiction with Psalm 150:3-5

Encourages all to use various instruments, which may contradict the exclusive musical service in 1 Chronicles 25:6.

Psalm 150:3-5: Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. [trumpet: or, cornet]
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