Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, a man named Beriah was born to his parents during a tough time for their family, which is why they gave him that name. Beriah means that things were hard for them when he was born.

1 Chronicles 7:23: And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:1

Contradicts the notion of things going evil with the house, since this verse emphasizes blessings and fruitfulness in familial lines.

Genesis 9:1: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:56

This verse expresses that God has not failed in any of His promises, contradicting the implication of evil or misfortune in 1 Chronicles 7:23.

1 Kings 8:56: Blessed [be] the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. [failed: Heb. fallen]

Contradiction with Psalm 128:3

Highlights blessings and prosperity of having children, conflicting with the sorrowful implication associated with the birth of Beriah.

Psalm 128:3: Thy wife [shall be] as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:2-6

Details blessings for obedience, contradicting the misfortune described in the house at the time of Beriah's birth.

Deuteronomy 28:2-6: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:3-5

Views children as a heritage and reward from the Lord, conflicting with the negative sentiment linked to Beriah's birth.

Psalm 127:3-5: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
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