Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joab was upset because Absalom's helpers burned his field. So, Joab went to Absalom's house to ask him why they did such a thing.

2 Samuel 14:31: Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto [his] house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

This verse advises against bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking, contradicting the anger and potential for bitterness shown by Joab in 2 Samuel 14:31.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

These verses describe love as patient and not easily angered, contrasting with Joab's response to his fields being set on fire in 2 Samuel 14:31.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse suggests a soft answer turns away wrath, contrasting with the implied anger and confrontation in 2 Samuel 14:31.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving enemies and those who wrong us, contrasting with Joab's likely anger and confrontation in 2 Samuel 14:31.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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