Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 15:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 15:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that David, who was the king, got news that the people of Israel were now following his son Absalom instead. It shows that Absalom had become popular and was trying to take over as the new leader.

2 Samuel 15:13: And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:31

This verse describes how God's way is perfect, which contrasts with the chaos and rebellion described in 2 Samuel 15:13.

2 Samuel 22:31: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]

Contradiction with James 1:13

It states that God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt anyone, which contradicts the notion of rebellion and disloyalty against God's chosen king found in 2 Samuel 15:13.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse describes God as not being the author of confusion but of peace, which contrasts with the turmoil and disorder mentioned in 2 Samuel 15:13.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

States that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, which contradicts the idea of a king being easily overthrown by human conspiracy as in 2 Samuel 15:13.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
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