Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, after feeling very sad, David cleaned himself up and went to pray to God in the special place. Then, he went home and ate some food that was given to him.

2 Samuel 12:20: Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed [himself], and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:2

This verse suggests it is better to go to the house of mourning than to feasting, contradicting David's actions of washing, anointing, and eating after his child's death.

Ecclesiastes 7:2: [It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

This verse states, "Blessed are they that mourn," implying the importance and blessing of mourning, unlike David who ceased mourning.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:26

Advises to mourn with lamentation during times of great loss, as opposed to David's return to normalcy post-mourning.

Jeremiah 6:26: O daughter of my people, gird [thee] with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, [as for] an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.

Contradiction with James 4:9

Encourages turning laughter to mourning and joy to heaviness, while David moves from mourning to worship and eating.

James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.

Contradiction with Romans 12:15

Instructs to "weep with them that weep," opposing David’s behavior of ending his mourning abruptly.

Romans 12:15: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in that verse could be seen as follows: David fasts and pleads for a child's survival, but then quickly moves on with his life after the child dies. Some might find it morally inconsistent to show such intense emotion and then abruptly resume normal activities. Others may argue it reflects acceptance and faith, leaving room for differing interpretations.

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