Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that David, a young shepherd, was very brave and trusted God to help him. He wanted to fight a giant named Goliath so everyone else wouldn't be scared.

1 Samuel 17:32: And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse mentions that the Lord shall fight for the Israelites, contradicting the notion of David asserting to take action himself.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse advises to be still and let God act, which contrasts with David's active role in encouraging and leading the battle.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises waiting for the Lord for deliverance rather than taking immediate personal action, different from David's approach in 1 Samuel 17:32.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Teaches to turn the other cheek instead of confronting an aggressor, which contradicts the combative stance taken by David.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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