Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David got ready to fight a big giant by picking five smooth stones from a stream and putting them in his bag. He had a sling in his hand and was brave as he went to face the giant.

1 Samuel 17:40: And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling [was] in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. [brook: or, valley] [bag: Heb. vessel]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:6

Ravens brought Elijah bread and flesh, showcasing reliance on divine provision instead of personal preparation like David's collection of stones in 1 Samuel 17:40.

1 Kings 17:6: And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

States that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word from God, contrasting David's reliance on physical stones.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord over one's understanding, opposing David's personal choice of five stones for battle.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Emphasizes victory by God's Spirit, not by might, differing from David's tactical gathering of stones.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus indicates his kingdom is not of this world, contrasting David's earthly preparation strategy for battle.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:4

States the weapons of warfare are not carnal, unlike David's selection of physical sling stones.

2 Corinthians 10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [through God: or, to God]
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