Contradiction with Genesis 4:22
Tubal-cain is described as an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron, which might contradict the specialization of potters mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:23 in terms of craft mastery.
Genesis 4:22: And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain [was] Naamah. [instructer: Heb. whetter]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 7:13-14
These verses describe Hiram, a skilled craftsman who also worked with metals and was filled with wisdom and understanding, seemingly offering a contradictory specialization compared to the potters' work described in 1 Chronicles 4:23.
1 Kings 7:13-14: And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. [Hiram: also called, Huram]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:7
This verse illustrates collaboration between craftsmen and suggests a broader, diversified community of artisans rather than specifically those dwelling among plants as in 1 Chronicles 4:23.
Isaiah 41:7: So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, [and] he that smootheth [with] the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It [is] ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, [that] it should not be moved. [goldsmith: or, founder] [him...: or, the smiting] [saying...: or, saying of the soder, It is good]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 2:14
Describes a craftsman skilled in working with gold, silver, brass, iron, stone, timber, and more, contrasting the specific mention of potters in 1 Chronicles 4:23.
2 Chronicles 2:14: The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father [was] a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:31
References melting with fire in fury, possibly alluding to metalwork rather than pottery, thus indirectly contrasting the role of potters associated with the king's work.
Ezekiel 21:31: And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, [and] skilful to destroy. [brutish: or, burning]