Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, the woman from Tekoah was telling the king that if anything bad comes from her request, it should be her fault and not his. She wanted to keep the king safe from blame.

2 Samuel 14:9: And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity [be] on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne [be] guiltless.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:13

This verse shows David taking responsibility for his sin, whereas in 2 Samuel 14:9, the woman shifts the responsibility to herself and her family.

2 Samuel 12:13: And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that each person is responsible for their own sin, contradicting the idea of bearing iniquity for someone else's actions as suggested in 2 Samuel 14:9.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:5

Emphasizes personal responsibility, suggesting each person should bear their own burden, contrasting with the woman's offer to bear the responsibility in 2 Samuel 14:9.

Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

Warns against false witness and implies moral accountability, in contrast to the woman in 2 Samuel 14:9 suggesting that guilt could be transferred or avoided.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
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