Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Joab came back after chasing Abner and found that they had lost twenty men, including Asahel. This shows that even though David's side won, they also had soldiers who were hurt or lost in the fight.

2 Samuel 2:30: And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states that safety is of the Lord, suggesting reliance on God rather than human effort in war, which contradicts the emphasis on the pursuit and results of battle in 2 Samuel 2:30.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

It advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contrasting with the context of victory and losses in battle described in 2 Samuel 2:30.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

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