Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While 2 Samuel 10:12 speaks about bravery in battle, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, presenting a contradiction in response to adversaries.
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 12:19
2 Samuel 10:12 emphasizes taking action in defense, but Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance and leaving it to God's wrath.
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 Exodus 14:14
In contrast to the proactive stance in 2 Samuel 10:12, Exodus 14:14 advises to hold your peace and let the Lord fight on your behalf.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
2 Samuel 10:12 involves preparing for battle, whereas Matthew 26:52 warns that all who take the sword will perish by the sword, suggesting a caution against violence.
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?
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
While 2 Samuel 10:12 encourages acting for a cause, Proverbs 20:22 advises not to repay evil but to wait for the Lord's deliverance.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Paradox #1
2 Samuel 10:12 speaks about being strong and fighting bravely for your people and cities, with trust that God will do what seems good to Him. A possible moral inconsistency here could be the idea of using strength and bravery in battle while simultaneously relying on divine will. This may seem contradictory because it involves human action and aggression while also invoking trust in God's plan, which might not always align with human actions. This tension between taking aggressive actions and having faith in divine goodness could be seen as a moral conflict.