Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
1 Chronicles 12:35 speaks about warriors for battle, while Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, highlighting a contrast between war and peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
While 1 Chronicles 12:35 focuses on preparing for battle, Exodus 14:14 emphasizes that the Lord shall fight for you, suggesting reliance on divine intervention rather than military preparedness.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
1 Chronicles 12:35 mentions armed men, whereas Isaiah 2:4 prophesies the beating of swords into plowshares, symbolizing an end to war.
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 Matthew 26:52
In 1 Chronicles 12:35, men are armed for battle; however, Matthew 26:52 warns that all who take the sword shall perish with the sword, advocating against the use of weapons.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
1 Chronicles 12:35 details preparation for war, while Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance, leaving it to God instead, offering a stance against personal retribution and violence.
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.