Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king was being kind and told the woman to go home, saying he would take care of her situation. This means the king promised to help her in the way she needed.

2 Samuel 14:8: And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:5

This verse speaks of the righteousness of the thoughts of the just, which contrasts with 2 Samuel 14:8, where a manipulated situation is accepted by the king without thorough investigation.

Proverbs 12:5: The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:14

This verse suggests a king should judge the poor fairly, while in 2 Samuel 14:8, the king is influenced by deceit rather than justice.

Proverbs 29:14: The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:4

Highlights the idea of judging with righteousness, contrasting with 2 Samuel 14:8 where King David acts on advice without probing the underlying motives.

Isaiah 11:4: But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. [reprove: or, argue]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:5

Predicts a king executing justice, unlike 2 Samuel 14:8 where David's response is based on manipulated counsel, not justice.

Jeremiah 23:5: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Contradiction with John 7:24

Advocates for judging righteous judgment, contrasting with 2 Samuel 14:8 where decisions are guided by deception rather than a righteous assessment.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
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