Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:19

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

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, this verse tells us that Asahel was very determined and focused on chasing Abner, and he didn't get distracted or change his path while following him. It's like if you were playing a game of tag and you were so focused on catching someone that you ran straight after them and didn't stop to look at anything else.

2 Samuel 2:19: And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. [from...: Heb. from after Abner]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:24

While 2 Samuel 2:19 depicts Asahel pursuing without resting, 1 Corinthians 9:24 encourages running in a way that secures the prize, implying strategic effort rather than relentless pursuit.

1 Corinthians 9:24: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

2 Samuel 2:19 shows Asahel's impulsive pursuit, contradicting Proverbs 21:5, which promotes thoughtful and deliberate actions leading to success.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

2 Samuel 2:19 highlights human effort in Asahel's chase, differing from Isaiah 40:31, which emphasizes reliance on the Lord for renewal and strength.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Asahel’s pursuit suggests the fastest succeed, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 9:11, which states that success doesn't always favor the swift.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
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