Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Joab and his army got ready to fight against the Syrians, and when they moved in to battle, the Syrians ran away scared. Christians often see this as a lesson that God can help people be brave and strong in difficult times.

1 Chronicles 19:14: So Joab and the people that [were] with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Chronicles 19:14 describes engaging in battle, while Matthew 5:44 encourages loving your enemies and blessing those who curse you.

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 Exodus 20:13

1 Chronicles 19:14 involves fighting, whereas Exodus 20:13 instructs "Thou shalt not kill," promoting non-violence.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 instructs not to seek vengeance but leave wrath to God, in contrast to the combat depicted in 1 Chronicles 19:14.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises against repaying evil with evil, which contradicts the battle action in 1 Chronicles 19:14.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Luke 6:27 recommends loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, in opposition to the context of warfare in 1 Chronicles 19:14.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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