Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God wanted David to bring some cheese to the army leader and check on how his brothers were doing. This was a way for David to help his family and make sure everyone was okay.

1 Samuel 17:18: And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of [their] thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge. [cheeses: Heb. cheeses of milk] [of...: Heb. of a thousand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Contradicts the concern for material provision in 1 Samuel 17:18 by emphasizing not to worry about physical needs.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:22

Similar contradiction as Jesus advises against worrying about material needs, unlike the directive in 1 Samuel 17:18.

Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

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