Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Samuel, David tried to trick a man named Uriah by giving him lots of food and drink to make him dizzy, but Uriah still didn’t go home like David wanted. This showed that Uriah was loyal and wanted to do what was right, even when it was hard.

2 Samuel 11:13: And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse warns about the deceitful nature of wine and strong drink, indicating that consumption can lead to error, contrasting with David's intent to use drinking to manipulate Uriah.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises against drunkenness, implying a loss of control, which contrasts with the attempt in 2 Samuel 11:13 to use drunkenness for a deceptive purpose.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15

Condemns causing others to drink to expose their nakedness, contradicting David's action of making Uriah drunk to cover up his sin.

Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in 2 Samuel 11:13 arises from David's attempt to cover up his wrongdoing. He tries to manipulate others to hide his actions, demonstrating a lapse in moral integrity and responsibility.

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