Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 4:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 4:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells us about some important families in the Bible, like the family that built the town of Bethlehem where Jesus was born. It's a way to show us where people come from and how they are connected.

1 Chronicles 4:4: And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These [are] the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.

Contradiction with Genesis 36:12

This verse mentions Timna as a concubine of Eliphaz, contrasting with the genealogical listing in 1 Chronicles 4:4 which does not mention Timna in that context.

Genesis 36:12: And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these [were] the sons of Adah Esau's wife.

Contradiction with Genesis 46:17

Asher's sons are listed differently here than the list involving Asher in 1 Chronicles 4:4, leading to a discrepancy in genealogies.

Genesis 46:17: And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:50

This verse presents differing names and details concerning Caleb's genealogy, creating inconsistency with the descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 4:4.

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 Numbers 26:48-49

The tribe counts and family names connected to Asher differ, indicating genealogical contradictions with 1 Chronicles 4:4.

Numbers 26:48-49: [Of] the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 7:30-31

Lists different descendants for Asher, conflicting with any lineages mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:4.

1 Chronicles 7:30-31: The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
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