Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joab told King David that he had battled against the city called Rabbah and won the part of the city where they got their water from. This meant they were very close to winning the whole battle.

2 Samuel 12:27: And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

This verse emphasizes patience, which contrasts with Joab's urgent call for David to quickly seize the city in 2 Samuel 12:27.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advocates for being slow to speak and slow to anger, which is at odds with the hasty and assertive action in 2 Samuel 12:27.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, conflicting with the context of warfare and conquest in 2 Samuel 12:27.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a future without war, which contradicts the military action described in 2 Samuel 12:27.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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