Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David asked Uriah to take a letter to Joab because he wanted to give Joab special instructions. It shows that David was planning something important and wanted to keep it a secret from Uriah.

2 Samuel 11:14: And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:14 where David facilitates Uriah's death.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

These verses, mentioning that God hates hands that shed innocent blood, contradict David's scheme for Uriah's demise in 2 Samuel 11:14.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:14 where David takes matters into his own hands leading to Uriah's death.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse, "Love your enemies," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:14 as David orchestrates the death of Uriah, who is his loyal servant.

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 James 4:17

This verse, which states that failing to do the good one knows is sin, contradicts David's action in 2 Samuel 11:14 when he sends Uriah with a letter leading to his own death.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the context of someone in a position of power using deceit for personal gain, leading to harm to others. It suggests a conflict between ethical behavior and the misuse of authority.

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