Contradiction with Genesis 6:9
1 Chronicles 26:1 mentions the division of the porters, but Genesis 6:9 focuses on the righteousness of Noah, which contrasts with the specific Levitical duty of guarding the temple gates.
Genesis 6:9: These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. [perfect: or, upright]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
1 Chronicles 26:1 specifies roles for temple service, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," focusing on moral law, irrelevant to divisional duties.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7
The allocation of temple duties in 1 Chronicles 26:1 does not align with the dietary laws about unclean animals detailed in Leviticus 11:7.
Leviticus 11:7: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with Numbers 26:2
This verse concerns the census of Israelites by warfare capability, contrasting with spiritual temple service roles outlined in 1 Chronicles 26:1.
Numbers 26:2: Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers' house, all that are able to go to war in Israel.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:5
The instruction in 1 Chronicles 26:1 is unrelated to the law in Deuteronomy 22:5 about clothing, highlighting a focus on gender-specific attire rather than temple duties.
Deuteronomy 22:5: The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so [are] abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Contradiction with Joshua 6:20
The focus on porters in 1 Chronicles 26:1 contrasts with the military action described in Joshua 6:20, where the walls of Jericho fall.
Joshua 6:20: So the people shouted when [the priests] blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. [flat: Heb. under it]
Contradiction with Judges 6:36-40
The story of Gideon's fleece (Judges 6:36-40) with a focus on divine signs contrasts with the organized temple service described in 1 Chronicles 26:1.
Judges 6:36-40: And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,
Contradiction with Ruth 1:16
Ruth's declaration to Naomi about loyalty does not pertain to the structured priestly duties offered in 1 Chronicles 26:1.
Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:50
In this verse, David's victory over Goliath is an act of personal bravery, differing from the administrative temple roles mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:1.
1 Samuel 17:50: So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but [there was] no sword in the hand of David.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 11:2
Describes David’s sin with Bathsheba, a personal moral failing, which stands in contrast to the orderly temple service roles in 1 Chronicles 26:1.
2 Samuel 11:2: And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman [was] very beautiful to look upon.