Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 9:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 9:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 9:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, the Levites were special helpers chosen to take care of important rooms and treasures in God's house. They had an important job and were trusted to keep everything safe and in order.

1 Chronicles 9:26: For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in [their] set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. [set...: or, trust] [chambers: or, storehouses]

Contradiction with Numbers 18:1-7

Contradicts by stating the responsibilities for the sanctuary rest solely with Aaron and his descendants.

Numbers 18:1-7: And the LORD said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:6-7

Contradicts by emphasizing the high priest's role in handling sacred duties, implicitly different from the role of Levite porters.

Hebrews 9:6-7: Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service [of God].

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 23:19

Contradicts by assigning gatekeeping duties to the Levites in a context of different authority than outlined in 1 Chronicles 9:26.

2 Chronicles 23:19: And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that none [which was] unclean in any thing should enter in.
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