Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 3:1
This verse lists David's children born in Hebron, however, the lineage and maternal connections differ from those noted in 1 Chronicles 2:46.
1 Chronicles 3:1: Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: [Daniel: or, Chileab]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:13
While 2 Samuel describes David taking more concubines, a practice aligned with the mention of concubines in 1 Chronicles 2:46, it expands the narrative without directly acknowledging Ephah or her descendants, creating a discrepancy in familial details.
2 Samuel 5:13: And David took [him] more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
This commandment explicitly prohibits adultery, which could seem in contradiction with the culturally accepted practices of taking concubines noted in 1 Chronicles 2:46.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17
This verse advises against a king multiplying wives, contrasting the acceptance depicted in 1 Chronicles 2:46 where a concubine's status is part of lineage.
Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6
Jesus' teaching on the definition of marriage as between one man and one woman contradicts the Old Testament portrayal of multiple wives and concubines in 1 Chronicles 2:46.
Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2
Advises that a bishop must be the husband of one wife, contradicting the practice shown in 1 Chronicles 2:46 regarding concubinage.
1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]