Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts Absalom's hatred and unspoken animosity towards Amnon.
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;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31-32
These verses advise against bitterness, wrath, and anger, advocating for kindness and forgiveness, contrasting with Absalom's silent grudge against Amnon.
Ephesians 4:31-32: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:17
This verse instructs not to harbor hatred in your heart, pushing for confronting your neighbor directly, contrary to Absalom's silent resentment and failure to address Amnon's actions.
Leviticus 19:17: Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. [and...: or, that thou bear not sin for him]
Contradiction with Romans 12:19-21
These verses encourage leaving vengeance to God and overcoming evil with good, opposing Absalom's decision to harbor hatred and eventually seek personal revenge against Amnon.
Romans 12:19-21: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12
This verse states that hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins, contrasting Absalom's decision to let hatred fester rather than seek reconciliation or justice.
Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.