Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 10:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 10:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 10:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows how friends should help each other when they are in trouble. If one friend is having a hard time, the other promises to help them, and they will do the same if needed.

2 Samuel 10:11: And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.

Contradiction with 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." This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 10:11, which discusses a military alliance to fight enemies, by teaching the practice of love and kindness towards one's enemies rather than engaging in warfare.

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 Exodus 14:14

"The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." This verse suggests reliance on divine intervention for battles, which contradicts the mutual support and active engagement in battle discussed in 2 Samuel 10:11.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." This verse promotes leaving vengeance to God, in contrast to the proactive military strategy and readiness to fight described in 2 Samuel 10:11.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee." This verse advises against repaying evil with direct action and encourages waiting for the Lord's salvation, opposing the collaborative defense plan outlined in 2 Samuel 10:11.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword." This verse discourages the use of violence and weapons, which contrasts with the preparation and willingness to engage in battle in 2 Samuel 10:11.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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