Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Joab saw that he was surrounded by enemies, in front of him and behind. So, he picked the best fighters from Israel to help him fight the Syrians.

1 Chronicles 19:10: Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put [them] in array against the Syrians. [the battle...: Heb. the face of the battle was] [choice: or, young men]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, where Jesus instructs to love enemies and bless those that curse, contrasts with the preparation for battle seen in 1 Chronicles 19:10.

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 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, differing from Joab's readiness to fight against the Ammonites and Syrians in 1 Chronicles 19:10.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse claims that the Lord shall fight for you and encourages peace, unlike the active military strategy depicted in 1 Chronicles 19:10.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises not to say "I will recompense evil," advocating for waiting for the Lord, unlike the anticipation for battle in 1 Chronicles 19:10.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus says all who take the sword shall perish by the sword, contrasting with Joab's actions as he prepares for battle in 1 Chronicles 19:10.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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