Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse talks about reminding people how Abimelech was hurt by a woman who dropped a heavy stone on him from a wall. It is also about telling someone that Uriah has died too, which shows that battles can be unexpected and sad things can happen.

2 Samuel 11:21: Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he died in Thebez? why went ye nigh the wall? then say thou, Thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. [Jerubbesheth: also called, Jerubbaal]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which contrasts with the implication of killing in 2 Samuel 11:21.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to "love your enemies" in Matthew 5:44, whereas actions leading to violence and conflict characterize the scenario around 2 Samuel 11:21.

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 Proverbs 6:16-19

These verses mention that God hates "hands that shed innocent blood," which contrasts with the violence evident in 2 Samuel 11:21.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises against vengeance and leaving wrath to God, opposing the violent acts surrounding 2 Samuel 11:21.

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 26:52

In Matthew 26:52, Jesus says, "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword,” contrasting the acceptance of violence in 2 Samuel 11:21.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this context might involve the ethical issues surrounding actions in battle and responsibility for wrongful acts. People might question why certain actions or decisions are justified or blamed in one instance but not in others, highlighting potential disparities in justice or fairness.

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