Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, Gershom had two sons, and their names were Libni and Shimei. This is a simple list showing family members in Gershom's family.

1 Chronicles 6:17: And these [be] the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:2

States that the sons of Samuel were named Joel and Abiah, not the names mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:17.

1 Samuel 8:2: Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: [they were] judges in Beersheba.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 1:20

Mentions Samuel as the only son of Hannah at the time, conflicting with the genealogical line in 1 Chronicles 6:17.

1 Samuel 1:20: Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, [saying], Because I have asked him of the LORD. [when...: Heb. in revolution of days] [Samuel: that is, Asked of God]
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