Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 21:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 21:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 21:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse tells how a brave fighter named Sibbechai helped by defeating a big warrior from the enemies called the Philistines. It shows that God helped the Israelites win their battles, even against really strong foes.

2 Samuel 21:18: And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which [was] of the sons of the giant. [the giant: or, Rapha] [Saph: or, Sippai]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 20:4

This verse also describes the battle with Philistines and the killing of a giant, but attributes the act to a different individual, creating a discrepancy in the account of who killed the giant in this specific battle.

1 Chronicles 20:4: And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, [that was] of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. [arose: or, continued: Heb. stood] [Gezer: also called, Gob] [Sippai: also called, Saph] [the giant: or, Rapha]
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