Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 10:2

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

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David wanted to be nice to Hanun because Hanun's dad was nice to him before. So, David sent his helpers to say sorry and help Hanun because his dad had passed away.

2 Samuel 10:2: Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

While 2 Samuel 10:2 shows David's kindness to Hanun, Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice in your enemy's downfall, implying differing perspectives on how to treat adversaries.

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

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