Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when Saul and his army heard the big bad Philistine talking, they got very scared. They didn't know what to do because the Philistine seemed so powerful and mean.

1 Samuel 17:11: When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and courage because God will not fail or forsake them, contrasting with the fear and distress shown by Saul and all Israel in 1 Samuel 17:11.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures that God is with them and they should not fear, contradicting the fear that Saul and Israel exhibit.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous, which is the opposite reaction shown by Saul and the Israelites.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse speaks of walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear, whereas in 1 Samuel 17:11, Saul and Israel were greatly afraid.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse mentions that God has not given a spirit of fear, in contrast to the fear Saul and Israel experience.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:1

This tells that the wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion, contradicting the fear seen in Israel, who were God's chosen people.

Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Declares that if God is for us, no one can be against us, which contradicts the fear in Israel despite God being with them.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
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