Contradiction with 2 Samuel 21:19
States Elhanan killed Goliath, contradicting that David killed Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:49.
2 Samuel 21:19: And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear [was] like a weaver's beam. [Jaareoregim: or, Jair]
Paradox #1
One potential inconsistency is that in some versions of the story, David is described as killing Goliath with a sling and a stone, striking him on the forehead. However, earlier in the same narrative, it's suggested that Goliath was wearing a helmet. This raises questions about how the stone could have effectively hit Goliath's forehead if he was wearing protective headgear.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in "1 Samuel 17:49" could be the improbability of a stone from a sling causing immediate and certain death to a heavily armored warrior. Modern understanding of physics and anatomy suggests that while a sling can be deadly, the precision and circumstances described may not align with typical outcomes observed in historical combat.
Paradox #3
The story associated with 1 Samuel 17:49 involves violence and killing, which can seem contradictory to broader teachings in the Bible that advocate for peace, love, and forgiveness. This might raise questions about reconciling acts of violence with messages of compassion and non-violence found elsewhere in the text.