Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 14:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 14:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 14:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, David thanked God for helping him win against his enemies like a strong wave breaking through. That's why they named the place Baalperazim, which means "a place of breakthroughs."

1 Chronicles 14:11: So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. [Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches]

Contradiction with Judges 6:37

In Judges, Gideon seeks a sign from God for assurance, while in 1 Chronicles 14:11, David acts confidently without seeking a sign.

Judges 6:37: Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; [and] if the dew be on the fleece only, and [it be] dry upon all the earth [beside], then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

In Matthew, Jesus did not perform many miracles due to their lack of faith, whereas in 1 Chronicles 14:11, a miracle occurs due to David's faith in God's promise.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Luke 22:42

Jesus seeks God’s will over his own in a moment of hesitation, contrasting with David’s decisive military action in 1 Chronicles 14:11 based on God’s command.

Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. [willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove]

Contradiction with John 2:4

Jesus tells Mary that his time has not yet come, showing restraint, while 1 Chronicles 14:11 depicts immediate divine response to David's initiative.

John 2:4: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:9

Moses asks God to pardon the people’s sin, emphasizing mercy, while 1 Chronicles 14:11 highlights a victorious battle resulting in an enemy defeat.

Exodus 34:9: And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it [is] a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance.
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