Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the story tells us that Uriah was sent into a battle where he died. Some Christians learn from this that it was part of a bigger plan where a bad choice was made by King David.

2 Samuel 11:17: And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell [some] of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the act of orchestrated death in the battle where men fell in 2 Samuel 11:17.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

These verses highlight that God hates "hands that shed innocent blood," which contrasts with the involvement in causing casualties in 2 Samuel 11:17.

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 5:21-22

Jesus teaches against wrongful anger and murder, rejecting actions leading to death as seen in 2 Samuel 11:17.

Matthew 5:21-22: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: [by: or, to]

Contradiction with Romans 13:9

Romans reiterates the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," against arranging deaths in battle like in 2 Samuel 11:17.

Romans 13:9: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

James questions the source of conflicts and desires that lead to murder, opposed to the deliberate casualty causing context of 2 Samuel 11:17.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this situation might be the involvement of deceit and murder. If someone is using deceit to arrange someone's death to achieve personal desires, it goes against moral teachings that value honesty, respect for life, and integrity.

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