Contradiction with Genesis 46:27
Genesis 46:27 states there were seventy souls in total that came to Egypt, while the sons of Israel listed in 1 Chronicles 2:1 total differently.
Genesis 46:27: And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, [were] two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, [were] threescore and ten.
Contradiction with Acts 7:14
Acts 7:14 mentions seventy-five souls in total that came to Egypt, whereas 1 Chronicles 2:1 does not discuss this specific number, highlighting a discrepancy in family sizes.
Acts 7:14: Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to [him], and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
Contradiction with Exodus 1:5
Exodus 1:5 states seventy souls came from Jacob's loins, echoing Genesis 46:27 but with a different narrative emphasis than 1 Chronicles 2:1.
Exodus 1:5: And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt [already]. [loins: Heb. thigh]
Contradiction with Numbers 26:51
Numbers 26:51 refers to the number of Israelites during the census, which is much larger and focused on tribes rather than the specific sons listed in 1 Chronicles 2:1.
Numbers 26:51: These [were] the numbered of the children of Israel, six hundred thousand and a thousand seven hundred and thirty.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:22
Deuteronomy 10:22 refers to seventy souls going into Egypt, showing a consistency elsewhere that isn't directly outlined in 1 Chronicles 2:1's recounting.
Deuteronomy 10:22: Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.