Contradiction with 2 Samuel 3:3
It lists Eglah as another wife of David, which may suggest different relationships or offspring than those listed in 1 Chronicles 3:18.
2 Samuel 3:3: And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; [Chileab: or, Daniel]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 3:19
It provides additional sons to Zerubbabel not mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:18.
1 Chronicles 3:19: And the sons of Pedaiah [were], Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:
Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:7
Describes the fate of Zedekiah's sons, contrasting with the continuation of the lineage mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:18.
2 Kings 25:7: And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon. [put...: Heb. made blind]
Paradox #1
One possible inconsistency in this verse is the difference between the names and genealogies listed in 1 Chronicles compared to similar lists in other parts of the Bible, like 2 Kings or 2 Samuel. The names might be different or in a different order, leading to confusion about the correct lineage or identity of certain individuals.
Paradox #2
The numerical inconsistency in 1 Chronicles 3:18 comes from comparing the list of descendants with other biblical passages, such as 2 Kings 24:17 or Jeremiah 37:1, which may have slight differences in names or numbers. Different translations and manuscripts can also show variations in the spelling or listing of these names, leading to potential confusion or perceived contradictions regarding the lineage or order of descendants.