Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Absalom was frustrated because Joab wasn't paying attention to him, so he told his helpers to set Joab's barley field on fire to get his attention. Absalom did this because he wanted to talk to Joab about seeing the king, his father.

2 Samuel 14:30: Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire. [near...: Heb. near my place]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts the action of setting someone's field on fire as seen in 2 Samuel 14:30, effectively destroying property.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises, "Recompense to no man evil for evil," contradicting Absalom's destructive act in retaliation.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to "resist not evil" and to turn the other cheek, opposing the aggressive retaliation seen in 2 Samuel 14:30.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

This verse warns against envying the oppressor and choosing none of his ways, contrary to the destructive decision made in 2 Samuel 14:30.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with James 1:20

States, "For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," contrasting with Absalom’s wrathful actions in 2 Samuel 14:30.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

This Bible verse could pose a contradiction by showing an act of destruction as a means to an end, which can conflict with the moral teaching of peace and reconciliation. It raises questions about whether causing harm or damage is justified to achieve a desirable result.

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