1 Chronicles 27:17 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse is like telling us who was in charge of helping at the temple. Hashabiah and Zadok were special leaders who helped organize and guide people in their jobs for worship and taking care of the community.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:4

Mentions Eleazar as the son of Aaron and a priest, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 27:17 where Eleazar is not mentioned in a priestly context.

1 Chronicles 6:4: Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 24:6

Details the division of priests with Shemaiah, the scribe, which differs from the leadership roles described in 1 Chronicles 27:17.

1 Chronicles 24:6: And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, [one] of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and [before] the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and [one] taken for Ithamar. [principal...: Heb. house of the father]

Contradiction with Exodus 28:1

God appoints Aaron and his sons as priests, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 27:17 where Aaron is not involved.

Exodus 28:1: And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, [even] Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:32

Eleazar is made chief of the Levites, contradicting 1 Chronicles 27:17 where Eleazar is not mentioned as a leader of Levites.

Numbers 3:32: And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [shall be] chief over the chief of the Levites, [and have] the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 12:26

Lists the sons of Levi as warriors, contrasting with the priestly and leadership roles in 1 Chronicles 27:17.

1 Chronicles 12:26: Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 7:2

Describes priests and Levites performing religious duties, whereas 1 Chronicles 27:17 highlights secular leadership for the tribes.

1 Samuel 7:2: And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 15:11

Mentions Zadok and Abiathar in priestly roles, which is different from how leaders are depicted in 1 Chronicles 27:17.

1 Chronicles 15:11: And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,