Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, the Philistines, who were enemies of the Israelites, got ready to fight again by gathering in a big open area called the valley of Rephaim. They were trying to challenge Israel and its King David once more.

2 Samuel 5:22: And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:31

This verse describes God's way as perfect, contrasting with the idea that He might allow for possible defeat or opposition.

2 Samuel 22:31: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, contradicting the implication of adversaries rising against His anointed one.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4

These verses imply that God is always vigilant and protective, contradicting any scenario where enemies might gain the upper hand.

Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse suggests that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contradicting the presence of the Philistines as a threatening force.

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