Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 5:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 5:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 5:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, the sons of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh were strong and brave soldiers, good at using shields, swords, and bows, and there were over 44,000 of them ready to go to battle. This shows that God's people were prepared and courageous when they needed to defend their land.

1 Chronicles 5:18: The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, [were] four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war. [valiant...: Heb. sons of valour]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Chronicles 5:18 discusses warriors and battle, while Matthew 5:44 preaches love and prayers for enemies, advocating non-violence.

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 14:14

1 Chronicles 5:18 emphasizes warriors preparing for battle, whereas Exodus 14:14 suggests the Lord will fight and one should remain still.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

1 Chronicles 5:18 involves taking arms, but Romans 12:19 advises against vengeance and leaving it to God's wrath.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

1 Chronicles 5:18 describes readiness for war, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions the cessation of war and transformation of weapons into peaceful tools.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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