Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 26:26

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

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells us that Shelomith and his family were in charge of taking care of all the special treasures that King David and other important leaders had set aside for God. They made sure everything was safe and used for holy and good purposes.

1 Chronicles 26:26: Which Shelomith and his brethren [were] over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:10-11

These verses indicate that David dedicated the spoils of war to the Lord, but they do not mention Shelomith or his brethren as being in charge of them, suggesting a different account of responsibility.

2 Samuel 8:10-11: Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And [Joram] brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: [Joram: also called, Hadoram] [salute...: Heb. ask him of peace] [had wars...: Heb. was a man of wars with] [brought...: Heb. in his hand were]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:6-7

These verses imply a collective dedication made by the leaders of Israel, but do not reference the specific individuals mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:26, suggesting a difference in who is entrusted with these treasures.

1 Chronicles 29:6-7: Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,
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