Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when the men of Israel saw the giant, they were so scared that they ran away. They didn't want to fight him because he seemed really scary and strong.

1 Samuel 17:24: And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid. [from...: Heb. from his face]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:50

This verse describes David's victory over Goliath with confidence, contradicting the fear expressed by the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.

1 Samuel 17:50: So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but [there was] no sword in the hand of David.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse promotes power, love, and a sound mind over fear, contrasting with the fear shown by the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.

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 Joshua 1:9

This verse commands strength and courage, opposing the fear and discouragement of the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.

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 expresses fearlessness in the presence of evil, unlike the fear shown by the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.

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 Isaiah 41:10

This verse provides assurance against fear due to God's presence, contradicting the Israelites’ fear in 1 Samuel 17:24.

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.
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