Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 11:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 11:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 11:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David became stronger and more successful because God was with him and helping him grow. This means God supported David in becoming a great leader and king.

1 Chronicles 11:9: So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts [was] with him. [waxed...: Heb. went in going and increasing]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse indicates David was already empowered by the Spirit of the Lord, whereas 1 Chronicles 11:9 attributes David's greatness to the Lord being with him.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:12

Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with David, but 1 Chronicles 11:9 highlights David prospered due to his relationship with the Lord, not fear caused by others.

1 Samuel 18:12: And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:10

Similar to 1 Chronicles 11:9, but it emphasizes David growing great due to the Lord God of hosts being with him, suggesting an additional divine force involved.

2 Samuel 5:10: And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts [was] with him. [went...: Heb. went, going and growing]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:14

This verse claims David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him, implying his prosperity was due to his wisdom, whereas 1 Chronicles 11:9 mentions the Lord's presence as the sole reason.

1 Samuel 18:14: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him. [behaved...: or, prospered]
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