Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
This verse suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies be at peace with them, contradicting the continual warfare described in 1 Samuel 14:52.
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 states that peacemakers are blessed and called the children of God, in contrast to the ongoing battles depicted in 1 Samuel 14:52.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse speaks of a future time when nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting the state of constant war in 1 Samuel 14:52.
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]
Contradiction with James 3:18
This verse highlights that the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace, conflicting with the continuous conflict mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:52.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the context of promoting war and violence by constantly recruiting strong and able soldiers. This might conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize peace, love, and the value of every human life.