Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about sharing gifts with friends in different places. It shows how important it is to be kind and give to others when we can.

1 Samuel 30:28: And to [them] which [were] in Aroer, and to [them] which [were] in Siphmoth, and to [them] which [were] in Eshtemoa,

Contradiction with Joshua 21:9-11

This verse claims Hebron was given to the Levites, contradicting the idea of Hebron being a friendly gift space in 1 Samuel 30:28.

Joshua 21:9-11: And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are [here] mentioned by name, [mentioned: Heb. called]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:1-3

Here David goes to Hebron but doesn’t mention sharing spoils of Ziklag, which opposes the sharing theme in 1 Samuel 30:28.

2 Samuel 2:1-3: And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.

Contradiction with Judges 1:20

This verse explains Hebron was given to Caleb, contrasting the peaceful tone in 1 Samuel 30:28 with an account of conquest.

Judges 1:20: And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
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