Contradiction with Exodus 15:3
This verse refers to the LORD as a man of war, emphasizing His personal involvement in battle, which contrasts with the multitude of chariots implying a vast and impersonal army.
Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against relying on chariots because they are many, promoting trust in the Holy One instead, which could contrast with the depiction of God's power in numbers.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
Emphasizes that victory comes not by might nor by power, but by God's spirit, contrasting with the depiction of power through chariots in Psalm 68:17.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47
States that the battle belongs to the LORD and not dependent on physical weapons, contradicting the image of God's strength through chariots.
1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:7
Describes a state of fullness and reliance on chariots, which could imply a reliance on human strength, contrasting the divine chariots in Psalm 68:17.
Isaiah 2:7: Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither [is there any] end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither [is there any] end of their chariots:
Contradiction with Hosea 1:7
Emphasizes salvation through the LORD without bow, sword, battle, horses, or horsemen, spotlighting God's power beyond the imagery of chariots in Psalm 68:17.
Hosea 1:7: But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.
Paradox #1
The verse mentions thousands of chariots, which some people find inconsistent with historical and archaeological evidence. At that time, chariotry might not have been so widespread or numerous in the ancient Israelite context, leading to questions about the accuracy or literal interpretation of the description.