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?