Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse is about how brave Jonathan and Saul were in battles. It means they fought hard and didn't give up, and their weapons were always used to protect their people.

2 Samuel 1:22: From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of nations not learning war anymore and beating swords into plowshares, which contrasts with the theme of warriors and battle depicted in 2 Samuel 1:22.

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 Matthew 5:9

This verse calls blessed those who make peace, contradicting 2 Samuel 1:22's context of battle and valor in war.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Promotes peace and righteousness sown in peace, opposing the imagery of battle and bloodshed evident in 2 Samuel 1:22.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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