Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 27:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 27:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 27:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Jonathan was David's uncle who gave good advice, was very smart, and wrote things down. Jehiel, another helper, was with the king’s sons.

1 Chronicles 27:32: Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni [was] with the king's sons: [scribe: or, secretary] [son...: or, Hachmonite]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:17

Instead of indicating a single counselor like Jonathan (1 Chronicles 27:32), this verse suggests mutual improvement through multiple interactions.

Proverbs 27:17: Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Contradiction with Exodus 18:24-25

Jethro instructs Moses to appoint multiple leaders, contrasting with the singular guidance suggested in 1 Chronicles 27:32.

Exodus 18:24-25: So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23

Depicts rebellion against singular counsel as equated to divination, yet 1 Chronicles 27:32 highlights favorable singular advice.

1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Advocates for the strength of having multiple people or advisors, as opposed to the one-on-one reference in 1 Chronicles 27:32.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Emphasizes the necessity of many counselors for safety, which contrasts with the mention of a solitary counselor in 1 Chronicles 27:32.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
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