Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 29:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 29:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 29:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David lived a long and happy life, with lots of wealth and respect. When he passed away, his son Solomon became the next king.

1 Chronicles 29:28: And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with Genesis 5:24

Enoch did not die but was taken by God, unlike David who died.

Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:8

Abraham died at a good old age, similar to David, but there is no mention of riches and honor.

Genesis 25:8: Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full [of years]; and was gathered to his people.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:19

Samuel indicates that Saul and his sons will be with him (presumably in death), contrasting David’s peaceful death.

1 Samuel 28:19: Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow [shalt] thou and thy sons [be] with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:2

Claims the same fate (death) comes to all, but David died "full of days, riches, and honor," implying a special distinction.

Ecclesiastes 9:2: All [things come] alike to all: [there is] one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as [is] the good, so [is] the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as [he] that feareth an oath.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1-2

Suggests righteous people die without the honor mentioned of David’s passing.

Isaiah 57:1-2: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:5

Enoch did not see death, contrasting the natural death of David.

Hebrews 11:5: By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
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