Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 21:21

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

According to the author of the book, when a giant was being mean to the people of Israel, Jonathan, who was David's nephew, bravely defeated him. This shows that even people who are not kings can do great and brave things.

2 Samuel 21:21: And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. [defied: or, reproached] [Shimea: also called, Shammah]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." - Contradicts the act of slaying a giant as a solution to problems.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with 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." - Contradicts the concept of responding to aggression with violence.

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.
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