Tag: samuel
2 articles
Textual Criticism
Was Abiathar the Father or the Son of Ahimelech?
By Practical Apologetics | February 23, 2026
The Books of Samuel and Chronicles appear to invert the father-son relationship between two prominent priests. What explains this genealogical puzzle?
Textual Criticism
Did David's Chief Kill 300 or 800? Examining an Alleged Contradiction
By Practical Apologetics | February 23, 2026
A careful look at the textual differences between 2 Samuel 23:8 and 1 Chronicles 11:11—and what they actually tell us about Scripture's reliability.