Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 26:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 26:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 26:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, everyone got a turn to help protect the temple, no matter if they were young or old, because they used a game of chance to decide who would work at each gate. This way, it was fair and everyone had an equal opportunity to be part of the team.

1 Chronicles 26:13: And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate. [as well...: or, as well for the small as for the great]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

While "1 Chronicles 26:13" assigns tasks by lot, Proverbs states that the casting of lots is determined by the LORD, suggesting divine control over what appears random.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Contradiction with Acts 1:26

This verse describes the apostles using lots to choose Matthias, implying divine intervention, whereas "1 Chronicles 26:13" uses lots without directly mentioning divine choice.

Acts 1:26: And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:35

The soldiers cast lots to divide Jesus’ garments, but unlike the structured purpose in "1 Chronicles 26:13", this act appears disrespectful and without governance.

Matthew 27:35: And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

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