Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the story tells us about a battle where soldiers shot arrows from a city wall and some of the king's soldiers were killed, including a soldier named Uriah. This message is important because it shows how choices can lead to sad events and reminds us to think carefully about our actions.

2 Samuel 11:24: And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and [some] of the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse forbids killing, which contradicts 2 Samuel 11:24 where there is an account of people being slain in battle.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, contrasting with the act of fighting and killing enemies in 2 Samuel 11:24.

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 James 4:1-2

This passage speaks against war and fighting among people, which opposes the warfare and violence depicted in 2 Samuel 11:24.

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]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20

This verse talks about deceit being in the hearts of those who devise evil, contrary to the violent and deceitful events leading to the battle scenario in 2 Samuel 11:24.

Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a time of peace when swords are beaten into plowshares, conflicting with the warfare described in 2 Samuel 11:24.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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