Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells how many people came to help David become king, just like God had promised. They were ready to fight and help David take over from King Saul.

1 Chronicles 12:23: And these [are] the numbers of the bands [that were] ready armed to the war, [and] came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD. [bands: or, captains, or, men: Heb. heads]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

The LORD regretted making Saul king over Israel, which contrasts with the support Saul initially had and highlights a divine change in support away from Saul.

1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7-9

God tells Samuel that the people have rejected Him as king by asking for a human king, which lays the foundation for the challenges and transitions in kingship seen in 1 Chronicles 12:23.

1 Samuel 8:7-9: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God expresses regret over giving Israel a king in His anger, contrasting with the organized transfer of power to David.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

"Every man did that which was right in his own eyes" reflects a time of disunity, opposed to the organized military support for David mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:23.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19

The Israelites are accused of rejecting God as their king by asking for a mortal king, which contrasts with 1 Chronicles 12:23 as it celebrates the unification of support for David’s kingship.

1 Samuel 10:19: And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.
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