Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David got very angry at the story Nathan told him and said that the man who did the bad thing deserves to die. He was very upset because he thought the story was about someone else, not realizing it was really about him.

2 Samuel 12:5: And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, [As] the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this [thing] shall surely die: [shall...: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death]

Contradiction with James 1:20

2 Samuel 12:5 shows David's anger over a wrong he perceives, while James 1:20 suggests that human anger does not produce righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26

In 2 Samuel 12:5, David's anger is immediate and intense, whereas Ephesians 4:26 advises to be angry without sin and to resolve it quickly.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

2 Samuel 12:5 portrays David's quick temper, while Proverbs 14:29 promotes patience and controlling one's anger.

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]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Samuel 12:5 arises from King David's anger over someone else's wrongdoing without initially recognizing his own similar sin. This shows a conflict between his judgment of others and his awareness of his own actions.

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