Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that the Philistines, who were enemies, gathered in a big group in the valley, ready to fight. It tells us that a challenge was coming for David and his people.

2 Samuel 5:18: The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

Proverbs claims “no evil shall happen to the just,” suggesting protection for the righteous, whereas 2 Samuel 5:18 depicts the Philistines, adversaries of the Israelites, preparing for battle against David, who is favored by God.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse asserts that no harm will befall God’s faithful, contradicting the threat faced by David from the Philistines in 2 Samuel 5:18.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

States that if God is for us, no one can be against us, which contrasts with 2 Samuel 5:18 where David, a man after God’s own heart, faces military opposition.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Promises that no weapon forged against God’s servants will prevail, while 2 Samuel 5:18 illustrates an imminent conflict with the Philistines assembling against David.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:23

Declares that no misfortune or sorcery can affect Israel, yet, 2 Samuel 5:18 shows the Philistines gathering against Israel.

Numbers 23:23: Surely [there is] no enchantment against Jacob, neither [is there] any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! [against: or, in]
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