Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the person in this story is very smart and knows a lot, almost like an angel from God. Joab did something to help get this clever message across.

2 Samuel 14:20: To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord [is] wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all [things] that [are] in the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses state that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human ways, suggesting His wisdom is incomparable to human wisdom, unlike 2 Samuel 14:20 which implies David's wisdom is like the angel of God.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse suggests that wisdom is given by God to those who ask, indicating it's not inherent in humans like it seems in 2 Samuel 14:20 about David.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20-21

These verses emphasize that human wisdom is foolishness to God, contradicting the idea in 2 Samuel 14:20 that David's wisdom is God-like.

1 Corinthians 1:20-21: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Here, the emphasis is placed on understanding and knowing God rather than human wisdom, contrasting with how David's wisdom is portrayed in 2 Samuel 14:20.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-7

These verses advise trusting in God rather than one's own understanding, contrasting with 2 Samuel 14:20 which attributes near-divine wisdom to David.

Proverbs 3:5-7: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse might arise from the perception of human manipulation and cunning being attributed to divine wisdom. It may seem inconsistent to compare human cleverness or deceptive tactics with the wisdom of God, as divine wisdom is generally associated with truth and morality rather than manipulation.

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