Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that a leader named Joab was encouraging King David to gather the people to conquer a city, so David would get the credit for the victory instead of Joab. It teaches us about working together and giving the right person the honor.

2 Samuel 12:28: Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name. [it be called...: Heb. my name be called upon it]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:37

This verse shows David relying on God's deliverance, while 2 Samuel 12:28 reflects Joab's practical approach to ensure David gets credit for the victory.

1 Samuel 17:37: David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:3

Here, David is not allowed to build the temple due to being a man of war, contrasting with 2 Samuel 12:28 where David is expected to lead in battle.

1 Chronicles 28:3: But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood. [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse emphasizes that safety and victory belong to the Lord, contradicting Joab's effort to secure glory for David in human terms.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 44:6-7

These verses highlight trust in God rather than weapons or human intervention, differing from the military strategy shown in 2 Samuel 12:28.

Psalm 44:6-7: For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

The emphasis on God's spirit rather than might or power contrasts with the strategic use of military might in 2 Samuel 12:28.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
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