Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 11:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 11:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 11:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that King David wanted to talk to Uriah, who was one of his soldiers, so he asked his commander Joab to send Uriah to him. This is part of a story where David makes some important choices that affect many people.

2 Samuel 11:6: And David sent to Joab, [saying], Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 11:1

The verse explains that it was the time when kings go off to war, yet David stayed behind in Jerusalem, in contrast to 2 Samuel 11:6, where he is sending for Uriah rather than leading the battle.

2 Samuel 11:1: And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth [to battle], that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. [after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:7

This verse reveals Nathan confronting David for his actions with Bathsheba and Uriah, showing how David, who should be righteous, is instead scheming as seen in 2 Samuel 11:6.

2 Samuel 12:7: And Nathan said to David, Thou [art] the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:17

The commandment warns against coveting your neighbor's wife, which contradicts David's actions in 2 Samuel 11:6 as he covers up his desires.

Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

States that whoever commits adultery lacks understanding, yet David's actions in 2 Samuel 11:6 with scheming behavior show his disregard for wisdom.

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 Matthew 5:27-28

Jesus expands on the commandment against adultery, illustrating David's inward lustful intentions in 2 Samuel 11:6.

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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