Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 9:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 9:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 9:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, the important leaders from the Levite family lived in Jerusalem and were leaders for a long time, passing down their important roles to their children. They helped take care of special jobs in the big city where many people came to worship and pray.

1 Chronicles 9:34: These chief fathers of the Levites [were] chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:30

It describes the Levites as also standing every morning and evening to thank and praise the Lord, not just those settled in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 23:30: And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

Contradiction with Numbers 8:24-26

It specifies that Levites serve from age 25 to 50, suggesting some duties could change with age, contrary to the understanding of perpetual duties in 1 Chronicles 9:34.

Numbers 8:24-26: This [is it] that [belongeth] unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: [to...: Heb. to war the warfare of, etc]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:1-6

Discusses the roles and reorganization of those who served after the exile, implying possible changes to the perpetual lineages noted in 1 Chronicles 9:34.

Nehemiah 7:1-6: Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:23-24

Indicates that the priesthood changed after Jesus, which contrasts with the idea of an unchanging line of priesthoods mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:34.

Hebrews 7:23-24: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
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