Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 23:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 23:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 23:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian scholars, this verse talks about a brave soldier who was very respected and became the leader of a group, but he was not as famous as the top three warriors. It shows that even though he was great, there were still others who were considered even greater.

2 Samuel 23:19: Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the [first] three.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God values the heart over outward appearances, which contradicts the emphasis on rank and honor based on feats of valor in 2 Samuel 23:19.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse states that the last shall be first and the first last, which contradicts the principle of ranking men by their achievements as depicted in 2 Samuel 23:19.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Luke 22:26

This verse teaches that the greatest among you should be like the youngest and the leader like the one who serves, opposing the hierarchical ranking seen in 2 Samuel 23:19.

Luke 22:26: But ye [shall] not [be] so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
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