Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 2:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 2:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 2:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows part of a family tree, telling us about fathers and their children in the Bible. It helps us see how people are connected in history.

1 Chronicles 2:40: And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,

Contradiction with Genesis 36:11

Presents a different lineage for Eliphaz, showing discrepancies in genealogical records.

Genesis 36:11: And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. [Zepho: or, Zephi]

Contradiction with Ezra 7:5

Lists a different genealogy for the descendants of Levi, contrasting the order and names.

Ezra 7:5: The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 21:8

Mentions different descendants related to Saul, which contrasts genealogical consistency.

2 Samuel 21:8: But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: [Michal: or, Michal's sister] [brought...: Heb. bear to Adriel]

Contradiction with Matthew 1:17

Chronicles the genealogy of Jesus with a different structure and number of generations.

Matthew 1:17: So all the generations from Abraham to David [are] fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon [are] fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ [are] fourteen generations.
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