Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:6
This verse states that David took the stronghold of Zion after the Jebusites told him he couldn't enter, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 11:5 where the emphasis is also on David's conquest but from a different narrative perspective.
2 Samuel 5:6: And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. [thinking...: or, saying David shall not, etc]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be related to the account of how Jerusalem was captured. In this verse, it suggests that David captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites, but other parts of the Bible, like 2 Samuel 5:6-9, provide a slightly different sequence of events or details. This can lead to inconsistencies in understanding how the conquest actually occurred.
Paradox #2
The contradiction could involve the theme of conquering and taking control of a city, which might conflict with ideals of peace and non-violence. In some interpretations, the use of force to achieve goals might seem inconsistent with messages of love and compassion found elsewhere.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or inconsistency in 1 Chronicles 11:5 might involve the details of David's conquest of Jerusalem and taking control of it, as there are variations in how events are recorded and presented in other books like 2 Samuel. This could lead to discrepancies in the sequence, participants, or conditions of the events described.