Contradiction with Genesis 36:31
Genesis 36:21 lists the dukes of the Horites, while Genesis 36:31 states, "And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel," implying a separate royal lineage and timeframe.
Genesis 36:31: And these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 1:36
1 Chronicles 1:36 lists the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Esau, and does not mention the dukes of the Horites, emphasizing a different genealogy within Edom.
1 Chronicles 1:36: The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek. [Zephi: or, Zepho]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:12
Deuteronomy 2:12 mentions the Horites being destroyed by the children of Esau, whereas Genesis 36:21 lists the dukes of the Horites, indicating their continued prominence.
Deuteronomy 2:12: The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them. [succeeded: Heb. inherited] [stead: or, room]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 1:38
This verse parallels the genealogy but uses differing names/spellings, suggesting different sources or traditions.
1 Chronicles 1:38: And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan.