Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, when the people from Syria saw they were losing a fight against Israel, they asked for help from more Syrians who lived far away. Their leader, Shophach, came to guide them in the battle.

1 Chronicles 19:16: And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that [were] beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer [went] before them. [river: that is, Euphrates] [Shophach: also called, Shobach]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

The verse suggests reliance on God for victory in battles, contrasting with the preparation for war described in 1 Chronicles 19:16.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises against retaliation and promotes peace, which contradicts the act of gathering for battle in 1 Chronicles 19:16.

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 Romans 12:19

Advises against personal vengeance, contrasting with the preparation for confrontation in 1 Chronicles 19:16.

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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