Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Chronicles, this verse is like a family tree showing a line of fathers and sons, telling us who is related to whom. It helps us understand the family history and who came after King David.

1 Chronicles 3:13: Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 16:23

This verse details that Omri began to reign over Israel, which contradicts the lineage lists in 1 Chronicles 3:13 where there's a focus on the descendants of David, particularly in the kingdom of Judah, without mentioning Israelite kings like Omri.

1 Kings 16:23: In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 21:4

This verse indicates that Jehoram killed all his brothers, which contradicts the peaceful lineage transition implied in 1 Chronicles 3:13.

2 Chronicles 21:4: Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and [divers] also of the princes of Israel.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 8:16

This verse suggests that Jehoram began his reign in the fifth year of Joram of Israel, which can be seen as a timing contradiction with 1 Chronicles 3:13 that presents a straight list of descent without overlaps.

2 Kings 8:16: And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat [being] then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign. [began...: Heb. reigned]
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