Contradiction with Ephesians 5:25
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 13:16 as it instructs husbands to love their wives, contrasting the lack of love and compassion shown in 2 Samuel 13:16.
Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Contradiction with Colossians 3:19
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 13:16 as it advises husbands not to be harsh with their wives, opposed to the harshness evident in that passage.
Colossians 3:19: Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
These verses contradict 2 Samuel 13:16 as they describe love as patient and kind, not self-seeking or easily angered, unlike the behavior in 2 Samuel 13:16.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 13:16 by promoting love and kindness to enemies, highlighting a lack of love in the latter.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Samuel 13:16 arises from the situation where injustice and lack of accountability are evident. Despite the wrongdoing that occurs in the story, the perpetrator faces no immediate repercussions or condemnation, suggesting a conflict with principles of justice and fairness. This can be troubling for readers who expect moral teachings to consistently promote what is right and just.