Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, Jonadab gave bad advice to pretend to be sick to get his sister to help him, even though it wasn't right. This shows how sometimes people can make wrong choices that can hurt others.

2 Samuel 13:5: And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see [it], and eat [it] at her hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse advises gentle responses to defuse anger, contradicting the deceitful and harmful advice given in 2 Samuel 13:5.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving and praying for enemies, opposing the manipulative scheme prompted in 2 Samuel 13:5.

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 12:21

Teaches to overcome evil with good, contradicting the sinister plan of deception and harm found in 2 Samuel 13:5.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Urges speaking truth and rejecting falsehood, against the deceitful plot advised in 2 Samuel 13:5.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Commands against seeking revenge or bearing grudges, clashing with the plotting and deceit instructed in 2 Samuel 13:5.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse comes from the deception and manipulation used for immoral purposes. It involves using a trusted position to carry out harmful actions against another person, which goes against ethical principles of honesty, respect, and care for others.

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