Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 23:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 23:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 23:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, Shammah was a brave man who stood his ground when the bad guys came to take over a field of lentils, even when everyone else ran away. Christians see this as God helping Shammah to be strong and not give up.

2 Samuel 23:11: And after him [was] Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. [into...: or, for foraging]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:49

This verse describes David defeating the Philistines with God's help, while 2 Samuel 23:11 highlights the bravery of Shammah alone.

1 Samuel 17:49: And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang [it], and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse portrays God fighting for the Israelites, contrasting the personal bravery of Shammah in 2 Samuel 23:11.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Here, turning the other cheek is advised, which contradicts Shammah's aggressive stand against the Philistines in 2 Samuel 23:11.

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 Romans 12:19

Urges believers to leave vengeance to God, opposing the personal combat depicted in 2 Samuel 23:11.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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