Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that the king decided to forgive Absalom and wanted him to come back home. He asked Joab to go and bring Absalom back to the palace.

2 Samuel 14:21: And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21

This verse emphasizes the principle of "an eye for an eye," contradicting 2 Samuel 14:21's decision to show clemency.

Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Contradiction with Numbers 35:31

This verse states that no ransom can be accepted for the life of a murderer, contradicting the pardon given in 2 Samuel 14:21.

Numbers 35:31: Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which [is] guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death. [guilty...: Heb. faulty to die]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

It states that justifying the wicked is an abomination, opposing the pardon granted in 2 Samuel 14:21.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
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