Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 2:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 2:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 2:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells us about Caleb's family and where they lived. It explains who Caleb's children were and introduces us to Shobal, who started a place called Kirjathjearim.

1 Chronicles 2:50: These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim, [Ephratah: also called, Ephreth]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:51

1 Chronicles 2:51 lists the sons of Caleb as Iru, Elah, and Naam, which contradicts verse 50 that attributes to his descendants a different lineage.

1 Chronicles 2:51: Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.

Contradiction with Joshua 15:13

Joshua 15:13 states that Caleb was given a portion among the children of Judah, contradicting 1 Chronicles 2:50, which emphasizes the matters of his descendants without specifying land distribution.

Joshua 15:13: And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, [even] the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron. [the city...: or, Kirjatharba]

Contradiction with Joshua 14:13-14

Joshua 14:13-14 shows Caleb inheriting the land as a leader, while 1 Chronicles 2:50 implies a genealogical focus, creating a distinction in the narrative roles of Caleb.

Joshua 14:13-14: And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 4:15

1 Chronicles 4:15 mentions Caleb as the father of Iru, Elah, and Naam, which provides a different lineage compared to his depiction in 1 Chronicles 2:50.

1 Chronicles 4:15: And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz. [even Kenaz: or, Uknaz]

Contradiction with Numbers 13:6

Numbers 13:6 calls Caleb the son of Jephunneh, presenting an inconsistent attribution of familial ancestry when contrasted with different contexts for Caleb in 1 Chronicles 2:50.

Numbers 13:6: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:36

Deuteronomy 1:36 rewards Caleb with the land for his faithfulness, contrasting the genealogical focus of 1 Chronicles 2:50 that does not emphasize this reward.

Deuteronomy 1:36: Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD. [wholly...: Heb. fulfilled to go after]
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