Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
It states that children should not be punished for the sins of their parents, contradicting the punishment of David's child for his sin.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
It emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, which conflicts with the idea of David's child being punished for David's actions.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be the idea of an innocent child suffering or dying as a punishment for the sins of a parent. This raises questions about justice and fairness, as it seems inconsistent with the belief in a just and loving God who holds individuals accountable for their own actions rather than punishing others for someone else's sins.
Paradox #2
The verse in question might be seen as conflicting with the idea of personal responsibility for sin in some parts of the Bible. It implies that the consequences of one's sin can be inflicted on another innocent person (a child, in this context). This may seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings where every person is accountable only for their own actions.
Paradox #3
2 Samuel 12:14 talks about consequences for David's sin, particularly concerning the death of his child. One possible contradiction or conflict is the concept of collective punishment, where the innocent (the child) suffers for the actions of another (David), which seems inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize individual responsibility for sin. Some people find it challenging to reconcile this idea with the notion of a just and merciful God.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in 2 Samuel 12:14 could be seen in the idea of an innocent child suffering or dying due to the wrongdoing of an adult, which seems unfair. This may appear inconsistent with the concept of individual justice, where one might expect people to face consequences for their own actions, not have others suffer on their behalf.