Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse shows that Jonadab tells the king that everything he had predicted has happened. It's like when someone says something will happen, and then it really does, just like they said.

2 Samuel 13:35: And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: as thy servant said, so it is. [as thy...: Heb. according to the word of thy servant]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:20

This verse speaks of Michal, Saul's daughter, criticizing David, highlighting a familial conflict, which contrasts with 2 Samuel 13:35's emphasis on someone being sent by a third party to calm a situation, illustrating variance in familial responses.

2 Samuel 6:20: Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! [shamelessly: or, openly]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, suggesting divine clarity and peace, which contradicts the discord and tragic complexity within the narrative of 2 Samuel 13.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse emphasizes soft answers turning away wrath, which contradicts the vengeful and violent resolutions seen in familial conflicts in 2 Samuel 13.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers," which contradicts the lack of peace-making and the resultant turmoil in the chapter of 2 Samuel 13.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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