Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Chronicles, when the Ammonites saw their friends, the Syrians, running away in a battle, they got scared and ran to hide in their city. After that, Joab returned to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 19:15: And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when enemies fall, contradicting the joy possible in the retreat of enemies described in 1 Chronicles 19:15.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love and pray for enemies, contrasting the hostile interaction with the Syrians in 1 Chronicles 19:15.

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, which contradicts the warfare context in 1 Chronicles 19:15.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse suggests that taking up the sword leads to perishing by the sword, conflicting with the battle narrated in 1 Chronicles 19:15.

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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