Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
It states that the wicked will not go unpunished, contradicting Absalom's temporary escape and seeming impunity after Amnon's death.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:17
Claims a man tormented by murder will be a fugitive until death, yet Absalom initially escapes this fate.
Proverbs 28:17: A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Contradiction with Exodus 21:12
States that anyone who strikes a man and kills him shall be put to death, contrasting with Absalom's short-lived flight and eventual return.
Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Contradiction with Numbers 35:31
Forbids taking ransom for the life of a murderer, conflicting with Absalom's later return and partial reconciliation.
Numbers 35:31: Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which [is] guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death. [guilty...: Heb. faulty to die]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11
Observes that because sentence against evil is not executed speedily, the hearts of men are fully set to do evil, contrasting Absalom's delay in facing justice.
Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.