Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:1
This verse states that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, similar to 1 Chronicles 18:1, so there is no direct contradiction present.
2 Samuel 8:1: And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. [Methegammah: or, the bridle of Ammah]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 20:5-8
These verses refer to battles with the Philistines occurring after 1 Chronicles 18:1, suggesting ongoing hostilities rather than a complete subjugation as implied in 1 Chronicles 18:1.
1 Chronicles 20:5-8: And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff [was] like a weaver's beam. [Jair: also called, Jaareoregim]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:27
This verse discusses Baasha, king of Israel, fighting against Judah long after David’s victories, highlighting continuous conflict with surrounding nations, which seems ongoing and contradicts the idea of peace following subjugation in 1 Chronicles 18:1.
1 Kings 15:27: And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 21:1
When Satan provokes David to number Israel, it suggests continued challenges and unrest, conflicting with the notion of stability implied by the victories in 1 Chronicles 18:1.
1 Chronicles 21:1: And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.
Contradiction with Judges 3:3
This verse lists the Philistines as remaining unconquered for testing Israel, contrasting with the idea of their defeat in 1 Chronicles 18:1.
Judges 3:3: [Namely], five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt in mount Lebanon, from mount Baalhermon unto the entering in of Hamath.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction when comparing various accounts of battles and conquests in the Bible, especially between 1 Chronicles 18:1 and similar stories in other books like Samuel or Kings. The differences might involve details about who was involved or how events happened. These differences can lead to questions about accuracy or consistency in these historical records. However, such contradictions are often explained by context or different perspectives of the authors.
Paradox #2
One inconsistency that scholars discuss regarding 1 Chronicles 18:1 is the potential contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:1. Both passages describe David's military victories, but there are differences in the exact details or names of places conquered. This inconsistency could be due to variations in the sources or translations over time.
Paradox #3
The potential moral conflict with this verse could involve issues related to war and violence. In many religious and ethical systems, acts of war, conquest, and violence raise moral questions about the ethics of such actions, the suffering they cause, and how they align with values like peace and compassion. This can lead to a tension between historical or cultural contexts of such acts and the moral teachings that emphasize love and non-violence.