Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 18:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 18:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 18:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, David put soldiers in a place called Syriadamascus, and the people there had to help David by giving him gifts. God kept David safe and helped him wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:6: Then David put [garrisons] in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, [and] brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

Paradox #1

1 Chronicles 18:6 may raise questions of inconsistency concerning God's character or actions in different parts of the Bible. Some readers may perceive a tension between passages that emphasize God's love and mercy, and others that describe conflict or subduing enemies. These differing portrayals can seem contradictory to some. However, interpretations vary widely, and many find ways to reconcile these differences within broader theological understanding.

Paradox #2

1 Chronicles 18:6 talks about King David establishing control over another nation and securing peace by placing garrisons. The moral conflict here could arise from the use of military power and conquest to maintain peace, raising questions about the ethics of using force and control to achieve peaceful ends.

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