Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that Goliath, the big warrior from the Philistine army, walked up closer to David, the young shepherd boy. Another man walked in front of Goliath, holding his shield for protection.

1 Samuel 17:41: And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield [went] before him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contradicting the battle-focused and adversarial nature of 1 Samuel 17:41.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies and pray for them, in contrast to the hostility towards an enemy shown in 1 Samuel 17:41.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages feeding your enemy if they are hungry, which contradicts the combat situation and aggression in 1 Samuel 17:41.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises to give food and drink to your enemy, contrary to the aggressive confrontation in 1 Samuel 17:41.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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