Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 6:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 6:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 6:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, who is believed to be the author of Chronicles, this verse shows a family tree, telling us about fathers and sons long ago. It's like showing how a grandpa and dad in a family were important in the story of the people of God.

1 Chronicles 6:4: Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Contradiction with Exodus 6:23

This verse lists Aaron's sons and omits Merari, contrasting 1 Chronicles 6:4 where Merari's lineage is mentioned.

Exodus 6:23: And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:17

This verse lists the sons of Levi, and whereas 1 Chronicles 6:4 continues with a specific lineage, Numbers 3:17 does not follow the same genealogical line.

Numbers 3:17: And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:49

This verse summarizes the roles of the Levites without listing the genealogy found in 1 Chronicles 6:4.

1 Chronicles 6:49: But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, [and were appointed] for all the work of the [place] most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

Contradiction with Ezra 7:5

This verse gives a different lineage for a similar priestly family, which does not align with the names in 1 Chronicles 6:4.

Ezra 7:5: The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
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