Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joab, a leader of the army, told King David about everything that happened in the battle. This means Joab was giving David important news about how the fight was going.

2 Samuel 11:18: Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse emphasizes wisdom that is pure and peaceable, which contradicts the deceitful nature of David's actions in 2 Samuel 11.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse explicitly states "Thou shalt not kill," contrasting with the events surrounding Uriah.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to love your enemies, contrasting with David's betrayal of Uriah.

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 1 John 4:8

Describes God as love, contradictory to the deceit and betrayal involved.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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