Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king got very angry when he heard that his soldiers went too close to the city during a battle, because he thought they should have known that the enemy could shoot at them from the walls. This verse shows how being careful and making wise choices in dangerous situations is important so you don't get hurt or upset others.

2 Samuel 11:20: And if so be that the king's wrath arise, and he say unto thee, Wherefore approached ye so nigh unto the city when ye did fight? knew ye not that they would shoot from the wall?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

2 Samuel 11:20 involves anger and punishment for messengers, whereas Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, suggesting a more forgiving approach.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Samuel 11:20 reflects potential anger at bad news, contrasting with Matthew 5:44's teaching to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Ephesians 4:26

Ephesians 4:26 advises not to let the sun go down on your wrath, which contrasts with the reaction in 2 Samuel 11:20.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Contradiction with James 1:20

James 1:20 states that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, which conflicts with the expected angry reaction in 2 Samuel 11:20.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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