Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, David talked to all the big and important men in his army to get their advice. He wanted to know what everyone thought before making a big decision.

1 Chronicles 13:1: And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, [and] with every leader.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

While 1 Chronicles 13:1 suggests seeking counsel, Proverbs 21:30 states that no wisdom, understanding, or counsel can avail against the Lord, implying human counsel is meaningless compared to God's will.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:8

1 Chronicles 13:1 portrays taking counsel with others, whereas Colossians warns against being deceived by human traditions and philosophy, placing God's wisdom above all human advice.

Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:13-14

1 Chronicles 13:1 depicts seeking advice from men, while Isaiah questions who could have directed the Spirit of the Lord or taught Him, highlighting human limitations versus divine wisdom.

Isaiah 40:13-14: Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or [being] his counsellor hath taught him? [his...: Heb. man of his counsel]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Whereas 1 Chronicles 13:1 shows reliance on human counsel, Jeremiah declares that trusting in man and turning away from the Lord is cursed, contrasting trust in human advice.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

1 Chronicles 13:1 indicates consulting with others, yet this verse states that even God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, underscoring the superiority of divine over human counsel.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
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