Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:15

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

According to the author of the book, the king's helpers are saying they are ready to do whatever the king asks them to do. They want to show that they are loyal and will follow the king's wishes.

2 Samuel 15:15: And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants [are ready to do] whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint. [appoint: Heb. choose]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 25:33

This verse highlights the importance of wisdom in preventing bloodshed, which contradicts the immediate obedience to a plan of potential conflict as seen in 2 Samuel 15:15.

1 Samuel 25:33: And blessed [be] thy advice, and blessed [be] thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to [shed] blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse states that many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, contrasting with 2 Samuel 15:15's emphasis on human decisions.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Here, it mentions that a man's heart devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting divine guidance over human allegiance shown in 2 Samuel 15:15.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

The wisdom and power of God are emphasized over human actions, contradicting the straightforward human loyalty and readiness to act in 2 Samuel 15:15.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in human leaders, whereas in 2 Samuel 15:15, the servants express complete trust in their king's decision.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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