Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:21

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According to Christians, this verse shows how David, a king, was very sad and prayed a lot when his baby was sick, hoping God would make him better, but when the baby passed away, he stopped being sad and started eating again because he trusted that his baby was now in a better place with God. David believed that while he couldn't bring the baby back to life, he would see him again one day in heaven.

2 Samuel 12:21: Then said his servants unto him, What thing [is] this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, [while it was] alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

This verse suggests mourning is blessed and comforted, whereas 2 Samuel 12:21 questions why David ceased mourning.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:13

This verse encourages believers not to grieve without hope, contrasting with the implication in 2 Samuel 12:21 that grief was expected.

1 Thessalonians 4:13: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

This verse speaks of a time to weep and a time to laugh, yet 2 Samuel 12:21 shows a lack of understanding for the change from grief to acceptance.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Paradox #1

The contradiction might be that the people around David are confused about his behavior. Before the child died, David was very upset and didn't eat. But after the child died, he stopped mourning and ate. This could be seen as inconsistent because people usually expect someone to mourn even more after a death, not less.

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