Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, the king, who is Absalom's dad, said he didn’t want everyone to go with Absalom because it might be too much trouble for him. Even though Absalom asked him a lot to come, the king decided not to go but gave him a blessing instead.

2 Samuel 13:25: And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.

Contradiction with Luke 14:23

This verse shows the master commanding servants to compel guests to come in, contradicting the notion of refusing invitations.

Luke 14:23: And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel [them] to come in, that my house may be filled.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

This verse advises not to withhold good when it's in your power to act, contradicting David's refusal which could be viewed as withholding hospitality acceptance.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]
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