Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that Bathsheba was going to have a baby and she told King David about it. Christians often understand this as the start of a story where David learns he will soon become a father.

2 Samuel 11:5: And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I [am] with child.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," contradicting the adulterous act that led to the pregnancy in 2 Samuel 11:5.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Leviticus 18:20

This verse prohibits sexual relations with a neighbor's wife, which contrasts with 2 Samuel 11:5 where Bathsheba becomes pregnant by David, her neighbor's husband.

Leviticus 18:20: Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's wife, to defile thyself with her.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

States that committing adultery destroys one's soul, conflicting with the immediate result in 2 Samuel 11:5 where the focus is on Bathsheba's pregnancy.

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

Emphasizes keeping the marriage bed pure, which opposes the actions leading to the event in 2 Samuel 11:5.

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