Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 26:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 26:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 26:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, even though Simri was not the oldest son, his father decided to make him the leader of his brothers. This shows that being the oldest isn't always the most important thing; sometimes other qualities matter more.

1 Chronicles 26:10: Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for [though] he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:6

This verse emphasizes training up a child in the right path, while 1 Chronicles 26:10 shows preferring one sibling over others, which might imply unequal upbringing.

Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. [Train...: or, Catechise] [in...: Heb. in his way]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Encourages doing nothing out of selfish ambition, contrary to the preference seen in 1 Chronicles 26:10.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with James 2:1

Warns against showing favoritism, while 1 Chronicles 26:10 details a clear preference shown by a father for a younger son.

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

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

States that there is no partiality with God, yet 1 Chronicles 26:10 demonstrates partiality in human decision.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

Declares that the last will be first, and the first last, which contradicts the idea of giving preference to a younger son over older ones in 1 Chronicles 26:10.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
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