Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 4:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 4:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, these men from the family of Simeon, led by their leaders Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, went on a journey to a place called Mount Seir. They were brave and organized, showing how God’s people worked together to explore new lands.

1 Chronicles 4:42: And [some] of them, [even] of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

Contradiction with Judges 1:19

It describes the limitation of the tribe of Judah in driving out the inhabitants of the valley, as opposed to a complete conquest.

Judges 1:19: And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out [the inhabitants of] the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. [drave...: or, possessed the mountain]

Contradiction with Joshua 15:63

It notes the inability of the children of Judah to drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, implying not all Canaanites were defeated.

Joshua 15:63: As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.

Contradiction with Judges 2:20-21

God declared He would no longer drive out the nations before Israel because of their covenant breaking, contrasting with the successful campaign in 1 Chronicles 4:42.

Judges 2:20-21: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;

Contradiction with Exodus 23:29-30

The gradual approach to conquering the land contrasts with the immediate success depicted.

Exodus 23:29-30: I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply against thee.
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