Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a list of brave warriors who joined David, showing the important people who helped him. It highlights that each person in David's army had a special place and role.

1 Chronicles 12:10: Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Speaks of the Lord looking at the heart, not outward appearances, possibly contradicting any emphasis on physical prowess in 1 Chronicles 12:10.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commands to love enemies, potentially contradicting the context of warriors and battles mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

States that all who take the sword shall perish with the sword, potentially contradicting the context of armed warriors in 1 Chronicles 12:10.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:12

Describes the word of God as sharper than any two-edged sword, which could be seen as contradicting a focus on physical weaponry in 1 Chronicles 12:10.

Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, contrasting the martial context of 1 Chronicles 12:10.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

States that the Lord will fight for you, contrasting the martial efforts described in 1 Chronicles 12:10.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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