Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, when the people of Ammon realized they made King David very angry, they spent a lot of money to hire soldiers and chariots from faraway lands to help them. They hoped these new fighters would protect them from David's army.

1 Chronicles 19:6: And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syriamaachah, and out of Zobah. [odious: Heb. to stink]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse advises loving your enemies, contradicting the act of hiring mercenaries for war as seen in 1 Chronicles 19:6.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages individuals to bless and pray for those who persecute them, in opposition to the conflict escalation in 1 Chronicles 19:6.

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 12:20

Advises feeding your enemy, showing kindness to them, which is in direct contrast to preparing for battle as described in 1 Chronicles 19:6.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Promotes acts of kindness towards one's enemies, which contradicts the hostile actions taken in 1 Chronicles 19:6.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse speaks of peace and gentleness, which conflicts with the preparations for war in 1 Chronicles 19:6.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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