Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, some people from the tribe of Manasseh joined David when he was with the Philistines to battle against King Saul. However, the Philistine leaders were worried that David might turn against them to help Saul, so they decided to send him away to keep everyone safe.

1 Chronicles 12:19: And there fell [some] of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to [the jeopardy of] our heads. [to the...: Heb. on our heads]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4

This verse mentions Solomon's heart turning away, showing loyalty was not always absolute, unlike 1 Chronicles 12:19 which depicts unwavering loyalty.

1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.

Contradiction with James 1:8

Describes a double-minded man as unstable, contrasting with the stable loyalty seen in 1 Chronicles 12:19.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

States no man can serve two masters, highlighting divided loyalties not seen in 1 Chronicles 12:19.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:10

Talks about Demas forsaking Paul, indicating allegiance can waver, unlike the steadfastness depicted in 1 Chronicles 12:19.

2 Timothy 4:10: For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
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