Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, we should be brave and do our best to help our friends and towns, and trust that God will do what is right. This means trying hard and being strong, but also knowing that God will take care of the rest.

1 Chronicles 19:13: Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do [that which is] good in his sight.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states that safety is of the Lord, while 1 Chronicles 19:13 emphasizes human courage and action.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests that victory does not always go to the strong, in contrast to 1 Chronicles 19:13 which encourages strength and courage for success.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to turn the other cheek, contradicting the proactive stance of courage and battle readiness in 1 Chronicles 19:13.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse emphasizes that success is achieved not by might or power, but by God's Spirit, in contrast to the call for strength in 1 Chronicles 19:13.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, which contradicts the exhortation to fight in 1 Chronicles 19:13.

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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