Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, God wanted the people to teach their children how to use a bow for protection and bravery. This lesson is so important that it's mentioned in another special book called the Book of Jasher.

2 Samuel 1:18: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah [the use of] the bow: behold, [it is] written in the book of Jasher.) [of Jasher: or, of the upright]

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises against answering fools, which contrasts with teaching the use of a bow as a response in a lament.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Encourages turning the other cheek, opposing the idea of warfare training or preparation symbolized by the bow.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment against killing contradicts the preparation for battle implied in learning to use a bow.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Prophesies beating swords into plowshares, contrasting with instructing the use of weaponry.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, promotes peace over warfare, opposing the act of learning to fight.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

2 Samuel 1:18 mentions the "Book of Jashar," but this book is not included in the Bible or available today. Some people find it contradictory or inconsistent because the Bible refers to a text that seems to be missing or lost. This raises questions about the completeness of the biblical texts as we have them now.

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