Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David and his six hundred men traveled to a place called the brook Besor. Some of the men were too tired to continue, so they stayed behind while the others went on.

1 Samuel 30:9: So David went, he and the six hundred men that [were] with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.

Contradiction with Genesis 14:14

This verse shows Abram pursuing enemies with 318 men, whereas 1 Samuel 30:9 describes a pursuit with 600 men, indicating a difference in the number of men required for a successful pursuit.

Genesis 14:14: And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained [servants], born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued [them] unto Dan. [armed: or, led forth] [trained: or, instructed]

Contradiction with Judges 7:7

God instructs Gideon to reduce his army to 300 men for victory, contradicting the need for 600 men as in 1 Samuel 30:9.

Judges 7:7: And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the [other] people go every man unto his place.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16

This verse states a king is not saved by the multitude of an army, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 30:9 where a large group is mobilized for battle.

Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse emphasizes that victory comes from God's spirit, not might or power, in contrast to the military pursuit in 1 Samuel 30:9.

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 2 Chronicles 20:17

Here, God tells the Israelites they need not fight, contradicting the active pursuit of the enemy in 1 Samuel 30:9.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
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