Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 4:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 4:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, people came to live on the land during King Hezekiah's time and made it their own because there was good grass for their animals. They defeated the people who were living there before and settled in their homes.

1 Chronicles 4:41: And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because [there was] pasture there for their flocks.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Contradicts the concept of displacement and division among peoples based on lineage or tribal conflicts, as 1 Chronicles 4:41 describes a group displacing another for their lands.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Counters the act of aggression and dispossession described in 1 Chronicles 4:41 by advocating for love towards enemies rather than conflict.

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 Exodus 20:13

The act of destruction mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:41 contradicts this commandment against killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Urges living peaceably with all, opposing the conflict and conquest depicted in 1 Chronicles 4:41.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:20

Contradicts the hostile actions described in 1 Chronicles 4:41 by emphasizing love for one's fellow man as a reflection of love for God.

1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Paradox #1

This verse describes an event where a group of people attacks and destroys another group. The moral conflict might stem from the Bible generally promoting peace and love, yet some verses describe acts of violence and conquest, which can seem contradictory to those core messages.

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