Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, when King David heard bad news, he was very sad and tore his clothes as a sign of his sadness. All the people who worked for him were also very upset and did the same thing.

2 Samuel 13:31: Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contrasts with the narrative of death in 2 Samuel 13:31.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and contrasts with the violent undertones present in the situation described in 2 Samuel 13:31.

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

Advises against seeking personal vengeance, contradicting the sense of retribution seen in 2 Samuel 13:31.

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 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with potential rejoicing in 2 Samuel 13:31 scenario.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Counsels against bitterness, wrath, and anger, contradicting the emotions depicted in 2 Samuel 13:31.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with John 15:12

Commands loving one another, contrasting with the familial betrayal and strife in 2 Samuel 13:31.

John 15:12: This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
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