Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill." This verse contradicts the command given by Absalom to his servants to kill Amnon.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with 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." This verse advocates loving enemies, which contradicts Absalom's directive to harm his brother 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 Romans 12:19
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." This verse advises against personal vengeance, contrasting with Absalom's premeditated act of vengeance.
Romans 12:19: 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 24:29
"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work." This verse contradicts the act of revenge Absalom seeks against Amnon.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
"See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men." This verse advises against repaying evil with evil, unlike Absalom’s command.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Paradox #1
2 Samuel 13:28 may raise concerns about moral inconsistency because it describes a violent act planned and carried out by a biblical figure. This can conflict with teachings that promote love, forgiveness, and peace. The action in this verse might seem at odds with the broader message of compassion found elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
2 Samuel 13:28 involves an act of violence and betrayal. The moral conflict here is the tension between justice and revenge. While some might see this act as a form of justice for previous wrongs, it raises questions about whether taking violent revenge is morally acceptable and if it aligns with the broader teachings of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere in the Bible.