Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, some people from the families of Benjamin and Judah went to join David and help him. They wanted to support David and be on his side.

1 Chronicles 12:16: And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

These verses command loving and blessing enemies, while 1 Chronicles 12:16 involves potential military alignment against them.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Calls for loving enemies and praying for persecutors, whereas 1 Chronicles 12:16 is about joining forces against them.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding and giving drink to enemies, contrasting the potential conflict in 1 Chronicles 12:16.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, contradicting the active approach of confronting enemies in 1 Chronicles 12:16.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Instructs helping an enemy’s animal in distress, suggesting peaceful assistance rather than confrontation as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:16.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put the sword away, advocating for non-violence in contrast to the military implications of 1 Chronicles 12:16.

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?
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