Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that 6,800 people from the tribe of Judah were ready and strong to help in battles, carrying shields and spears. This shows they were prepared to protect their people.

1 Chronicles 12:24: The children of Judah that bare shield and spear [were] six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed to the war. [armed: or, prepared]

Contradiction with James 1:12

This verse discusses blessings coming from enduring temptations, which contrasts with the martial readiness displayed in 1 Chronicles 12:24, where success comes from military might.

James 1:12: Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Encourages peacemaking as a path to be called the children of God, contradicting the warlike preparation in 1 Chronicles 12:24.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Foretells a future where nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting the context of preparing for war in 1 Chronicles 12:24.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

States that the Lord shall fight for you, suggesting reliance on divine intervention rather than the military preparedness described in 1 Chronicles 12:24.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises to not seek vengeance but leave room for God's wrath, contradicting the proactive military undertaking indicated in 1 Chronicles 12:24.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against saying you will repay evil; suggests waiting on the Lord for deliverance, contrasting the militaristic readiness of 1 Chronicles 12:24.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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