Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel were very brave and important leaders in their families. They were known and respected by many people for their courage and strength.

1 Chronicles 5:24: And these [were] the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, [and] heads of the house of their fathers. [famous...: Heb. men of names]

Contradiction with Genesis 25:23

God tells Rebekah that her older son will serve the younger, contradicting the norm of leadership based on seniority as implied in tribal leadership genealogies such as in 1 Chronicles 5:24.

Genesis 25:23: And the LORD said unto her, Two nations [are] in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and [the one] people shall be stronger than [the other] people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

Jesus states, "So the last shall be first, and the first last," which contrasts with the listing and honor of leaders in 1 Chronicles 5:24.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
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