Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 36:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 36:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 36:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that when Jobab, a leader, died, a new leader named Husham from a place called Temani became the ruler. It reminds Christians that leaders change over time, and new people take on important roles.

Genesis 36:34: And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with Genesis 36:31

Genesis 36:34 lists the kings of Edom before any king ruled over Israel, whereas Genesis 36:31 states this more explicitly, potentially creating confusion about chronological order.

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 1:43

This verse recites the kings of Edom similarly to Genesis 36:34, yet the chronicling may differ in detail or context given the broader intent of 1 Chronicles.

1 Chronicles 1:43: Now these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before [any] king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city [was] Dinhabah.

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