Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, most of Saul's family, from the tribe of Benjamin, stayed loyal and protected Saul's house or family. This means they were helping and guarding Saul's family for a long time.

1 Chronicles 12:29: And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul. [kindred: Heb. brethren] [the greatest...: Heb. a multitude of them]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 3:1

This verse depicts the house of Saul growing weaker, which could contradict the support mentioned from Saul's kindred in 1 Chronicles 12:29.

2 Samuel 3:1: Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

This verse states that the kingdom has been taken from Saul, suggesting instability and reduced support, in contrast to 1 Chronicles 12:29.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:28

The verse indicates that the kingdom was torn from Saul, conflicting with the idea of support from Saul's own kin in 1 Chronicles 12:29.

1 Samuel 15:28: And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, [that is] better than thou.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:17

Here, the prophecy of Saul's downfall is presented, contradicting the notion of Saul's support shown in 1 Chronicles 12:29.

1 Samuel 28:17: And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, [even] to David: [to him: or, for himself] [me: Heb. mine hand]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:1-3

These verses describe the unified support for David as king, which could contradict any substantial allegiance to Saul's house as suggested in 1 Chronicles 12:29.

2 Samuel 5:1-3: Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we [are] thy bone and thy flesh.
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