Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 28:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 28:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 28:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, God is telling the king that he will have lots of helpers like priests and skilled workers to build and take care of God's house. Everyone will listen to the king and help him do what needs to be done.

1 Chronicles 28:21: And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, [even they shall be with thee] for all the service of the house of God: and [there shall be] with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people [will be] wholly at thy commandment.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:12

This verse emphasizes obedience to God's commandments for building the temple, which can be seen as a contradiction to the detailed organization and assignments given in 1 Chronicles 28:21, suggesting human planning over divine instruction.

1 Kings 6:12: [Concerning] this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:7

This verse shows the immediate punishment from God for mishandling sacred tasks, contrasting with the structured, peaceful support David describes in 1 Chronicles 28:21.

2 Samuel 6:7: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for [his] error; and there he died by the ark of God. [error: or, rashness]

Contradiction with Exodus 31:2-3

This verse highlights God directly appointing individuals for temple work (Bezaleel), whereas in 1 Chronicles 28:21, David organizes the workforces without mention of divine selection.

Exodus 31:2-3: See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

This verse speaks of God providing for everything, which can be seen as a contradiction to David’s detailed human organization and provisions for building the temple.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:13-14

This emphasizes God's wisdom as beyond human understanding, which may contrast with David's confidence in human resources and wisdom as outlined in 1 Chronicles 28:21.

Isaiah 40:13-14: Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or [being] his counsellor hath taught him? [his...: Heb. man of his counsel]
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