Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill." - Joab's actions in following David's command leads to Uriah's death, violating this commandment.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17
"A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood." - David's deceit and Joab's compliance result in shedding innocent blood, contrary to this condemnation.
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 Matthew 5:44
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies..." - The act of orchestrating Uriah's death stands in contrast to Jesus' teaching of loving and doing good to one's enemies.
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 12:21
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." - David and Joab resort to evil actions rather than responding with good, contradicting Paul's instruction.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with James 4:17
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." - Joab's cooperation with David in sending Uriah to his death knowledgeably dismisses an opportunity to do good, thus sinning.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this context could be the act of using someone's loyalty and trust to bring about their harm or death. It contrasts with values like honesty, loyalty, and the protection of the innocent.