Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:39
The verse lists "Uriah the Hittite" among David's mighty men but does not mention "Zabad the son of Ahlai," contradicting the names listed in 1 Chronicles 11:41.
2 Samuel 23:39: Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
Paradox #1
Some scholars point out a potential contradiction with the listing of David's mighty warriors in different parts of the Bible. In 1 Chronicles, the list of David's heroes includes names that may not match exactly or appear differently when compared to a similar list in 2 Samuel 23. Discrepancies like these can raise questions about the consistency of the accounts, though they might be due to variations in oral tradition, translation, or record-keeping.