Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Chronicles, some strong and brave men from the tribe of Manasseh joined David when he was going to a place called Ziklag. These men were leaders and came to help David because God was with him.

1 Chronicles 12:20: As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that [were] of Manasseh.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 advocates loving your enemies, whereas 1 Chronicles 12:20 describes individuals joining David against Saul, suggesting an alliance against their former allegiance.

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 Romans 12:17

Romans 12:17 advises to "recompense to no man evil for evil," contrasting with 1 Chronicles 12:20, where individuals seemingly abandon their previous allegiance to join David's side.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Exodus 20:12 commands to "honor thy father and thy mother," which can be seen as contrasting with switching loyalties as described in 1 Chronicles 12:20.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, differing from the strategic shift in allegiance seen in 1 Chronicles 12:20.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with James 4:4

James 4:4 states that "friendship of the world is enmity with God," contradicting the worldly alliances formed in 1 Chronicles 12:20.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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