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.