Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 23:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 23:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 23:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the story shows that God helped a brave soldier fight really hard against his enemies, even when he got tired, and they won with God's help. After the fight, the other people came back just to take things from the enemy warriors who had been beaten.

2 Samuel 23:10: He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

This verse states that victory is from the Lord, contradicting the implication of human achievement in 2 Samuel 23:10.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse implies that safety and victory come from the Lord, contrasting with the human effort highlighted in 2 Samuel 23:10.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

These verses emphasize relying on the Lord rather than personal strength or achievements, contradicting the focus on human effort in 2 Samuel 23:10.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse indicates that success comes from God's Spirit, not by might nor power, contrasting with the emphasis on physical prowess in 2 Samuel 23:10.

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 Psalm 127:1

This verse implies that efforts are in vain without the Lord's involvement, contrasting with the acknowledgment of personal endeavor in 2 Samuel 23:10.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
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