Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 14:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 14:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 14:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book 1 Chronicles, the Philistines were enemies who gathered in a place called the valley of Rephaim to fight against the people of Israel. This story shows how God's people often faced challenges and battles.

1 Chronicles 14:9: And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly, whereas 1 Chronicles 14:9 describes the Philistines spreading themselves in the valley, which can be seen as a context where trust in God's protection is contrasted with the reality of facing threats.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers assurance against fear, while 1 Chronicles 14:9 presents a scenario of potential fear or threat from the Philistines.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with James 4:7

This verse commands to resist the devil, whereas 1 Chronicles 14:9 describes the enemy in the valley, not explicitly about resisting or submitting to God in that instance.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse states that if God is for us, no one can be against us, yet 1 Chronicles 14:9 describes the Philistines positioning against David, presenting a potential threat that seems contrary to this assurance.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
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