Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, David, who was a very important leader, heard some news and brought together all his people to get ready to fight. They crossed a big river called the Jordan and lined up to battle against another group called the Syrians, who then fought against David and his army.

1 Chronicles 19:17: And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set [the battle] in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contradicting the idea of ongoing war and conflict as seen in 1 Chronicles 19:17.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse emphasizes the blessedness of peacemakers, which contradicts the narrative of warfare described in 1 Chronicles 19:17.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse describes the Lord fighting for you while you hold your peace, which differs from the active engagement in battle by David and his forces in 1 Chronicles 19:17.

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

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