Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 9:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 9:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 9:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Chronicles, some people had the special job of taking care of important items used in the temple, like flour, oil, and spices, to make sure everything was ready for worship. They looked after these things to help everyone honor God properly.

1 Chronicles 9:29: [Some] of them also [were] appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. [instruments: or, vessels]

Contradiction with Numbers 3:10

In this verse, it is specified that only Aaron and his sons are given charge of the priest's office, which includes oversight functions, contradicting the idea of broader Levite roles presented in 1 Chronicles 9:29.

Numbers 3:10: And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with Numbers 4:19-20

Stipulates certain duties and restrictions on the Levites regarding holy things, suggesting that not all could handle the items, conflicting with the inclusive duty assignment in 1 Chronicles 9:29.

Numbers 4:19-20: But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 6:19

The people of Beth-shemesh were struck down for looking into the ark, indicating strict rules about handling sacred objects, contrasting the seemingly broader assignments of duties in 1 Chronicles 9:29.

1 Samuel 6:19: And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten [many] of the people with a great slaughter.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8-9

Only the Levites are set apart to carry the ark and stand before the Lord, which may seem to limit the broader responsibilities described in 1 Chronicles 9:29.

Deuteronomy 10:8-9: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
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