Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse tells us that some strong and brave men joined David to help him, and they were very fierce like lions and very fast like deer in the mountains. It shows how God brought special helpers to support David in difficult times.

1 Chronicles 12:8: And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, [and] men of war [fit] for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces [were like] the faces of lions, and [were] as swift as the roes upon the mountains; [of war: Heb. of the host] [as swift...: Heb. as the roes upon the mountains to make haste]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers" contradicts the depiction of warriors ready for battle.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

"They shall beat their swords into plowshares" contrasts with preparation for 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 James 3:17

Emphasizes peace and gentleness, contrasting the fierce nature of warriors.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Promotes peace and disarmament, opposing warrior readiness.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably, contradicting the call to arms.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" opposes taking up 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?

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could be the emphasis on warlike qualities and readiness for battle, which might contrast with other biblical teachings that promote peace and love. This could seem inconsistent with messages about compassion and forgiveness found elsewhere in the Bible.

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