Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14
1 Chronicles 27:34 lists Ahithophel and Hushai as counselors, while 1 Samuel 13:14 suggests God specifically chose David as a king, implying distinct divine guidance rather than human advice.
1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 17:14
This verse states that Hushai's counsel was preferred by David over Ahithophel's, yet 1 Chronicles 27:34 lists both as David's counselors, indicating a potential inconsistency in advisory hierarchy.
2 Samuel 17:14: And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite [is] better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom. [appointed: Heb. commanded]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 15:31
Here, David prays for Ahithophel's counsel to be turned into foolishness, contradicting 1 Chronicles 27:34, where he is still listed as a counselor.
2 Samuel 15:31: And [one] told David, saying, Ahithophel [is] among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:6-8
These verses show Rehoboam rejecting the counsels from elders, suggesting a pattern of ignored or outdated advisory roles similar to those in 1 Chronicles 27:34.
1 Kings 12:6-8: And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?
Contradiction with John 14:26
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as the ultimate counselor, which contrasts with the human advisors found in 1 Chronicles 27:34.
John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.