Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 7:20
Lists different genealogical details for the descendants of Ephraim.
1 Chronicles 7:20: And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,
Contradiction with Numbers 1:10
Suggests different names for the leaders of the tribe of Ephraim.
Numbers 1:10: Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
Contradiction with Genesis 48:5
Indicates that Ephraim's descendants should be considered as Reuben and Simeon, potentially conflicting with genealogical records.
Genesis 48:5: And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, [are] mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.
Contradiction with Joshua 16:5
Describes different tribal boundaries for Ephraim, which may conflict with the family line placements.
Joshua 16:5: And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was [thus]: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Atarothaddar, unto Bethhoron the upper;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:11
Emphasizes spiritual lessons from ancestral records, which can contradict literal genealogies.
1 Corinthians 10:11: Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. [ensamples: or, types]
Contradiction with Revelation 7:8
Excludes Ephraim in the list of sealed tribes, creating a potential contradiction with its inclusion in other genealogical records.
Revelation 7:8: Of the tribe of Zabulon [were] sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph [were] sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin [were] sealed twelve thousand.