Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3
This verse suggests committing works to the Lord for success, which contradicts the suspicion and distrust shown by the Ammonite leaders in 1 Chronicles 19:3.
Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:16
Advises to be as shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves, suggesting caution but not deceitful suspicion like the Ammonites, contradicting their assumption of David's intentions.
Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:7
States that love believes all things and hopes all things, indicating a trusting approach, opposite to the unfounded accusations against David's servants in 1 Chronicles 19:3.
1 Corinthians 13:7: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Encourages overcoming evil with good, contrasting with the interpretation of hostile intentions by the Ammonites, which leads to misjudgment in 1 Chronicles 19:3.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:8
Urges to think on things that are true and praiseworthy, opposing the baseless suspicions entertained in 1 Chronicles 19:3.
Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]
Contradiction with James 4:11
Warns against speaking evil of one another, conflicting with the Ammonites' slanderous assumptions about David's motives in 1 Chronicles 19:3.
James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9
Advises debating your cause directly with your neighbor and not betraying another's confidence, contrasting with the distrustful speculation by the Ammonites in 1 Chronicles 19:3.
Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in 1 Chronicles 19:3 could be seen in how misunderstandings and assumptions lead to conflict and hostility. The people assume bad intentions, which highlights issues of trust and judgment. This could clash with teachings about love, understanding, and forgiveness.