Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 10:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 10:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 10:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Hadarezer gathered more soldiers from far away to help him in the battle, and Shobach, who was a leader of the army, guided them. This shows how Hadarezer tried to make his army stronger by bringing in more people to fight.

2 Samuel 10:16: And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that [were] beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer [went] before them. [the river: that is, Euphrates] [Shobach: or, Shophach]

Contradiction with Genesis 19:30

While 2 Samuel 10:16 talks about people gathering to fight, Genesis 19:30 describes Lot and his daughters seeking isolation in a cave.

Genesis 19:30: And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13-14

2 Samuel 10:16 involves an offensive gathering for battle, whereas Exodus 14:13-14 depicts God advising the Israelites to remain still as He fights for them.

Exodus 14:13-14: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

In contrast to the battle preparations in 2 Samuel 10:16, Matthew 26:52 warns against taking up arms, saying those who live by the sword will perish by 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 Isaiah 2:4

2 Samuel 10:16 shows nations mustering for war, but Isaiah 2:4 prophesies a time when nations will no longer learn war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 4:1

2 Samuel 10:16 describes external battles, whereas James 4:1 attributes wars and fights to the internal lusts of individuals.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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