Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse tells us about a family where there is a brother named Absalom and a sister named Tamar, and their half-brother, Amnon, has special feelings for Tamar. The verse sets up an important story about these family members.

2 Samuel 13:1: And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name [was] Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:3

This verse advises against giving strength to women and relationships that destroy, contradicting the focus on the beauty and familial relationship in 2 Samuel 13:1.

Proverbs 31:3: Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:28

This verse condemns looking at a woman with lust, which contrasts with the introduction of Tamar's beauty in 2 Samuel 13:1.

Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Advises abstaining from all appearance of evil, contrary to the ominous undertone regarding Tamar and Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:1.

1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

Lists works of the flesh including fornication and uncleanness, contradicting the narrative build-up in 2 Samuel 13:1.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18

Advises fleeing fornication, contrasting with the impending actions set in motion in 2 Samuel 13:1.

1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
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