Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 23:23

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

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, this verse means that the person being talked about was very important and respected, even more than some other brave soldiers, but he wasn't quite as special as the top three. King David trusted him a lot and gave him a very important job.

2 Samuel 23:23: He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the [first] three. And David set him over his guard. [more...: or, honourable among the thirty] [guard: or, council: Heb. at his command]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

While 2 Samuel 23:23 praises valor and might in battle as honorable, Matthew 5:5 suggests that meekness is more blessed and virtuous.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

2 Samuel 23:23 honors a brave warrior, whereas Matthew 26:52 discourages violence, stating that those who live by the sword shall die by the sword.

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 Romans 12:19

2 Samuel 23:23 highlights a valiant act of retribution, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God rather than seeking personal revenge.

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 Proverbs 16:32

2 Samuel 23:23 glorifies physical courage, contrasting with Proverbs 16:32, which values self-control and patience over physical might.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Whereas 2 Samuel 23:23 exalts prowess in war, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when nations shall not lift sword against each other and will no longer learn war.

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]
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