Contradiction with Proverbs 31:8-9
Unlike the King's approach to the woman in 2 Samuel 14:5, these verses emphasize speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves and rendering just judgments, suggesting a more proactive stance in seeking justice.
Proverbs 31:8-9: Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. [such...: Heb. the sons of destruction]
Contradiction with James 2:8-9
The Law of Love indicated here calls for treating everyone with the same kindness and fairness; 2 Samuel 14:5 introduces a scheme that involves deceit and partiality.
James 2:8-9: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:15
Commands unbiased justice, contrasting with the lenient and emotionally-driven judgment presented in the narrative of 2 Samuel 14:5.
Leviticus 19:15: Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: [but] in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:19
Warns against perverting justice or showing partiality, while 2 Samuel 14:5 illustrates the king being swayed by the woman's story without full knowledge of the facts.
Deuteronomy 16:19: Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. [words: or, matters]
Contradiction with Exodus 23:2
Advises against following the majority to pervert justice, whereas 2 Samuel 14:5 shows the king being influenced by Joab’s manipulation, reflecting a susceptibility to skewed motives.
Exodus 23:2: Thou shalt not follow a multitude to [do] evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest [judgment]: [speak: Heb. answer]