Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David, a caring father, asked his daughter Tamar to help her brother Amnon by making food for him because he was pretending to be sick. David didn't know Amnon had bad intentions, and he just wanted his children to care for each other.

2 Samuel 13:7: Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's father and mother, yet Amnon's actions, as influenced by David's unawareness, contradict the respect due to family relationships.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Leviticus 18:9

Leviticus prohibits uncovering the nakedness of your sister, which contrasts with the events that unfold due to the actions initiated in 2 Samuel 13:7.

Leviticus 18:9: The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, [whether she be] born at home, or born abroad, [even] their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:17

Emphasizes familial love and support, contradictory to the discord and betrayal that result from David's command.

Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The "Golden Rule" suggests treating others as one wishes to be treated, a principle violated in the chapter's ensuing narrative.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:14

Calls for loving neighbors as oneself, conflicting with the familial betrayal initiated by David's instruction in this scenario.

Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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