Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:2

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

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Absalom would get up early and wait by the city gate. He wanted to talk to people who needed help from the king, so he could win their hearts and be their friend.

2 Samuel 15:2: And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was [so], that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city [art] thou? And he said, Thy servant [is] of one of the tribes of Israel. [came: Heb. to come]

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

While 2 Samuel 15:2 depicts Absalom positioning himself to undermine the king's authority by providing judgment, Romans 13:1 emphasizes that all authority is established by God, contradicting Absalom's actions.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

2 Samuel 15:2 portrays Absalom's defiance towards legitimate authority, whereas 1 Peter 2:13 instructs believers to submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, highlighting Absalom's rebellious attitude.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

In contrast to Absalom's attempts to subvert King David's authority in 2 Samuel 15:2, Proverbs 24:21 advises fear of the Lord and the king and warns against associating with those who are given to change.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]
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