Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 9:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 9:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 9:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Phinehas was a leader long ago, and God was with him. This means that Phinehas did good things and God helped him.

1 Chronicles 9:20: And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, [and] the LORD [was] with him.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:25-28

While Phinehas is recognized positively in 1 Chronicles 9:20, Exodus 32:25-28 does not mention Phinehas and instead describes the actions of the tribe of Levi in response to Moses' call during the incident of the golden calf, highlighting a different context and perspective on leadership and divine approval.

Exodus 32:25-28: And when Moses saw that the people [were] naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto [their] shame among their enemies:) [their enemies: Heb. those that rose up against them]

Contradiction with Numbers 12:1-2

Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses due to his Cushite wife, displaying a lack of harmony and divine approval within the same family structure. This contrasts with the clear favor expressed towards Phinehas in 1 Chronicles 9:20.

Numbers 12:1-2: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. [Ethiopian: or, Cushite] [married: Heb. taken]
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