Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 10:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 10:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 10:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, when the Ammonite soldiers saw their friends, the Syrians, run away, they got scared and ran back to their city too. So Joab, the leader, saw there was no more fighting to do and went back home to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 10:14: And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Samuel 10:14 describes war and pursuit of defeated enemies, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and do good to those who hate you.

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 12:18

2 Samuel 10:14 involves military conflict, whereas Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

2 Samuel 10:14 shows a battle, but Proverbs 16:7 implies that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

2 Samuel 10:14 depicts the use of swords in battle, while Matthew 26:52 warns that all who take the sword will perish with the sword.

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 Luke 6:27

2 Samuel 10:14 involves fighting against enemies, whereas Luke 6:27 encourages doing good to those who hate you.

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