Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 26:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 26:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 26:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells us that Shebuel, who was the grandson of Moses, was in charge of looking after important and valuable things. It shows us that taking care of treasures was a special job given to him.

1 Chronicles 26:24: And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, [was] ruler of the treasures.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:21

This verse describes that Levi's descendants receive tithes as an inheritance, whereas 1 Chronicles 26:24 discusses specific responsibilities of certain Levites.

Numbers 18:21: And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

This verse states that the Levites have no inheritance among their brothers because the LORD is their inheritance, contradicting the allocation of specific administrative roles in 1 Chronicles 26:24.

Deuteronomy 10:9: Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD [is] his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:14

This verse highlights that the Levites receive no land inheritance, only offerings by fire, which contrasts with the roles and authority assigned to them in 1 Chronicles 26:24.

Joshua 13:14: Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire [are] their inheritance, as he said unto them.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5

Hebrews 7:5 explains that the Levites are commanded to receive tithes, reflecting a different aspect of their role compared to the specific oversight described in 1 Chronicles 26:24.

Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

Contradiction with Nehemiah 10:37-38

These verses discuss the Levites bringing a portion of the tithes to the temple treasury, implying a focus on religious duties rather than administrative roles like those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:24.

Nehemiah 10:37-38: And [that] we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
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