Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 12:23
This verse mentions all the numbers of the armed troops, which might conflict with the specific count given in 1 Chronicles 12:27.
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 2 Chronicles 17:14-18
Lists the captains and the numbers under each, possibly showing different troop numbers than in 1 Chronicles 12:27.
2 Chronicles 17:14-18: And these [are] the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:16
Highlights the entirety of Israel and Judah loving David, contrasting the loyalty of specific tribes or numbers.
1 Samuel 18:16: But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
Contradiction with Judges 20:17
Provides the count of Israelite warriors in a different context, which may not align with the numbers given in 1 Chronicles 12:27.
Judges 20:17: And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these [were] men of war.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:9
Offers numbers of the census taken by Joab, which may differ from those recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:27.
2 Samuel 24:9: And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people unto the king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah [were] five hundred thousand men.