Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, when Uriah's wife heard that her husband had died, she was very sad and cried because she loved him and missed him. She was going through a tough time because losing someone you care about is really hard.

2 Samuel 11:26: And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

This verse, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," contradicts with 2 Samuel 11:26 as the latter involves the aftermath of David's adultery with Bathsheba.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:26 as David orchestrates the death of Uriah, Bathsheba's husband.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

This verse, "But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:26 as David's actions are seen as lacking understanding and harming his soul.

Proverbs 6:32: [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. [understanding: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4

This verse, "Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:26 by upholding the sanctity of marriage against David's actions.

Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:27-28

This verse, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart," contradicts 2 Samuel 11:26 by addressing the sin of lust that preceded David's adultery.

Matthew 5:27-28: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
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