Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Amnon pretended to be sick and asked his father, the king, to let his sister Tamar come and make him food so he could get her alone. Christians understand this story as a warning about making bad choices and tricking others.

2 Samuel 13:6: So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-18

These verses highlight things the Lord hates, including deceit and a willingness to harm others, which contradicts the deceptive and harmful intent in 2 Samuel 13:6.

Proverbs 6:16-18: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This commandment to not bear false witness contradicts the deceit employed in 2 Samuel 13:6.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse instructs not to lie to one another, which is a contradiction to the deception occurring in 2 Samuel 13:6.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

It instructs believers to put away lying and speak truth, which contradicts the deceitful setup in 2 Samuel 13:6.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

This verse declares that no deceitful person shall dwell in the Lord's house, contradicting the deceitful actions in 2 Samuel 13:6.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

Commands not to lie or deceive one another, which is contrary to the deception found in 2 Samuel 13:6.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
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