Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that King David wanted to know more about a woman he saw, named Bathsheba, who was already married to a man named Uriah. This part of the story is important because it leads to big events that happen next in David's life.

2 Samuel 11:3: And David sent and enquired after the woman. And [one] said, [Is] not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? [Bathsheba: or, Bathshuah] [Eliam: or Ammiel]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

Contradicts the notion of inquiry with the intent of adultery as it states, "Thou shalt not commit adultery."

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:27-28

Contradicts seeking after another man's wife, as it equates lust with adultery in the heart.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

Contradicts the inquiry by highlighting the lack of wisdom and ruin that comes from adultery: "But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own 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

Contradicts the breaching of sanctity of marriage as honorable and demands fidelity: "Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge."

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18

Contradicts engaging with another’s spouse, advising to "Flee fornication."

1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
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