Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 10:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 10:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 10:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the children of Ammon got ready for a fight near their city gate, while different groups of Syrians prepared to join the battle in a nearby field. Christians might see this story as showing how people in the Bible often had to deal with wars and conflicts.

2 Samuel 10:8: And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, [were] by themselves in the field.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the assembly for war depicted in 2 Samuel 10:8.

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 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the preparations for battle in 2 Samuel 10:8.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Teaches that vengeance belongs to God, opposing the warfare response seen in 2 Samuel 10:8.

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

Promises that the Lord will fight for you, suggesting a reliance on divine intervention rather than assembling for battle like in 2 Samuel 10:8.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises to wait for the Lord for deliverance instead of planning for war as in 2 Samuel 10:8.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Urges not to repay wrong with wrong, contrasting with the military confrontation setup in 2 Samuel 10:8.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not repaying evil with evil or insult with insult, conflicting with the war preparation in 2 Samuel 10:8.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with James 1:20

States that human anger does not produce righteousness, contrasting with the potential anger leading to battle in 2 Samuel 10:8.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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