Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 16:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 16:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 16:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, one of Saul's helpers talked about a young man named David, who was very good at playing music, brave, strong, wise in decisions, handsome, and most importantly, God was with him. This description made David special and chosen by God for important things.

1 Samuel 16:18: Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, [that is] cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD [is] with him. [matters: or, speech]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

Samuel tells Saul that the LORD has sought a man after his own heart, implying David's heart was chosen long before his skills were evident.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:33

Saul tells David he is not able to fight Goliath because he is just a youth and inexperienced.

1 Samuel 17:33: And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou [art but] a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:42

The Philistine despises David for being young and ruddy, suggesting he appears weak and insignificant.

1 Samuel 17:42: And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was [but] a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

These verses emphasize that wisdom, strength, and might are not to be boasted of but knowing the Lord, contrasting David's commendation for physical and skill attributes.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Paul's strength is made perfect in weakness, contradicting the emphasis on David's physical capabilities and valiant nature.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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