Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 23:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 23:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 23:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of 2 Samuel, Abishai was a brave warrior who was very important among King David's soldiers. He fought bravely and defeated many enemies with his spear, which made him well-known and respected.

2 Samuel 23:18: And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, [and] slew [them], and had the name among three. [and slew them: Heb. slain]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Encourages peacemaking, which contradicts the warrior achievements celebrated in 2 Samuel 23:18.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Prohibits killing, which contrasts with the act of slaying mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:18.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against personal vengeance and highlights divine justice, conflicting with the warrior deeds discussed in 2 Samuel 23:18.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Talks about turning swords into plowshares, which opposes the martial prowess highlighted in 2 Samuel 23:18.

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 26:52

Warns against living by the sword, contrasting with the commendation of valiant deeds in combat in 2 Samuel 23:18.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Values patience and self-control over physical power, potentially opposing the valor described in 2 Samuel 23:18.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Promotes pursuing peace, differing from the focus on military heroism found in 2 Samuel 23:18.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Paradox #1

The possible numerical inconsistency in this verse relates to a discrepancy in the number of warriors or leaders mentioned when compared to other passages. Some similar verses in 1 Chronicles 11:20 might have different numbers or details, leading to confusion. This can be due to variations in ancient manuscript traditions or differences in the way events and people are reported in different books of the Bible.

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