Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, David tells the people that if they come as friends to help him, he will be happy and close to them. But if they want to hurt him even though he did nothing wrong, God will know and will take care of it.

1 Chronicles 12:17: And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if [ye be come] to betray me to mine enemies, seeing [there is] no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look [thereon], and rebuke [it]. [to meet...: Heb. before them] [be knit: Heb. be one] [wrong: or, violence]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Chronicles 12:17 shows David accepting those who come in peace, whereas Matthew instructs to love and accept even the enemies.

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 Genesis 50:20

1 Chronicles 12:17 involves seeking peace, while Genesis illustrates how being wronged can lead to a greater good.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

This proverb suggests treating enemies with kindness which contrasts with David's inquiry regarding peaceful intentions in 1 Chronicles 12:17.

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

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