Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Nathan, the rich man had lots and lots of sheep and cows. He had so many animals that he didn't worry about anything.

2 Samuel 12:2: The rich [man] had exceeding many flocks and herds:

Contradiction with Job 34:19

This verse emphasizes God's impartiality and fairness, while 2 Samuel 12:2 is part of a parable that involves a rich man showing partiality and unfairness to the poor man.

Job 34:19: [How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:16

This verse warns against oppressing the poor to increase wealth, which contradicts the rich man's actions in the narrative of 2 Samuel 12:2.

Proverbs 22:16: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

Contradiction with James 2:6

This verse criticizes the rich for oppressing and dragging people, which aligns with the unjust behavior depicted in 2 Samuel 12:2.

James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:29

Highlights the oppression and robbery of the poor and needy, which aligns with the injustice towards the poor man in Nathan's parable involving 2 Samuel 12:2.

Ezekiel 22:29: The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully. [oppression: or, deceit] [wrongfully: Heb. without right]

Contradiction with Isaiah 10:1-2

Condemns those who rob the needy of justice, which mirrors the injustice of the rich man's actions in the story surrounding 2 Samuel 12:2.

Isaiah 10:1-2: Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness [which] they have prescribed; [that write...: or, to the writers that write grievousness]
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