Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 18:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 18:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 18:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this story shows that God helped David win against his enemies. It teaches that with God's help, David could protect his people and become a strong leader.

1 Chronicles 18:5: And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. [Damascus: Heb. Darmesek]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse promotes love and prayer for enemies, whereas 1 Chronicles 18:5 describes military victory over them.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking personal vengeance, contradicting the act of defeating enemies in 1 Chronicles 18:5.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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