Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Amnon had a friend named Jonadab who was very clever and tricky. Jonadab was the son of Shimeah, who was King David's brother.

2 Samuel 13:3: But Amnon had a friend, whose name [was] Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab [was] a very subtil man.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:20

This verse advises walking with wise men to become wise, which contradicts 2 Samuel 13:3, where Jonadab, described as subtle or cunning, devises a harmful plan rather than offering wise counsel.

Proverbs 13:20: He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

This verse warns that bad company corrupts good character, contradicting 2 Samuel 13:3 by highlighting the negative impact Jonadab's advice has on Amnon.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse describes wisdom from above as pure, peaceful, and gentle, conflicting with 2 Samuel 13:3 where Jonadab's advice lacks purity and peace, leading to harm.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:7

This verse advises leaving the presence of a foolish person when one perceives not in them the lips of knowledge, contrary to 2 Samuel 13:3 where Amnon listens to Jonadab's counsel.

Proverbs 14:7: Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:1

This verse advises against walking in the counsel of the ungodly, contradicting 2 Samuel 13:3 where Amnon follows Jonadab's scheming advice.

Psalm 1:1: Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [ungodly: or, wicked]
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