Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, this verse tells us about some skilled fighters from the tribe of Benjamin who were very good at using bows and slings with both hands. They were strong and clever, able to shoot arrows and throw stones really well, and they were related to King Saul.

1 Chronicles 12:2: [They were] armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in [hurling] stones and [shooting] arrows out of a bow, [even] of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.

Contradiction with Judges 3:15

Ehud was left-handed and singular in his use of this attribute for a specific divine mission, contrasting with the ambidextrous nature of the Benjamite archers.

Judges 3:15: But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab. [a Benjamite: or, the son of Jemini] [lefthanded: Heb. shut of his right hand]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:22

This verse highlights the effectiveness of Saul's and Jonathan's bows, which contrasts with the broader skill set and the use of both hands by the Benjamites in 1 Chronicles 12:2.

2 Samuel 1:22: From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

Contradiction with Judges 20:16

Although highlighting Benjamite warriors, it focuses on left-handed stone slingers, in contrast to the ambidextrous slingers and archers described in 1 Chronicles 12:2.

Judges 20:16: Among all this people [there were] seven hundred chosen men lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair [breadth], and not miss.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:23

Discusses the prowess of Abner's spear-throwing ability, showcasing individual martial skill, contrasting with the collective and dual-handed skill depicted in 1 Chronicles 12:2.

2 Samuel 2:23: Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth [rib], that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, [that] as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.

Paradox #1

The moral inconsistency in this context might arise from the fact that it mentions skilled warriors using both bows and arrows and slings with either hand. While on one side, this skill demonstrates strength and capability, it could conflict with the values of peace and non-violence that are also present in other parts of the Bible. This duality between being a skilled warrior and pursuing peace can be seen as a contradiction.

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