Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, after the king of Ammon died, his son Hanun became the new king. Christians might understand this as a change in leadership and the beginning of a new story about how Hanun would rule.

2 Samuel 10:1: And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls, while 2 Samuel 10:1 deals with conflict and enmity.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus commands to love your enemies, in contrast to the adversarial situation in 2 Samuel 10:1.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry, which contradicts the implied hostility in 2 Samuel 10:1.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Instructs to help your enemy's animal in trouble, which contrasts with the tensions in 2 Samuel 10:1.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages doing good to those who hate you, opposing the warlike scenario in 2 Samuel 10:1.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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