Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 14:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 14:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 14:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, when the Philistines found out that David was made king of Israel, they all came together to fight against him. But David was ready and went out to face them bravely.

1 Chronicles 14:8: And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard [of it], and went out against them.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:17

Both verses describe the Philistines seeking David, but in 2 Samuel 5:17, it specifies the Philistines were aware of David's anointing as king over Israel earlier in the narrative, while 1 Chronicles emphasizes the immediate reaction upon his anointing.

2 Samuel 5:17: But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard [of it], and went down to the hold.
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