Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 15:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 15:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of this story, Ittai is telling the king that he will stay with him no matter what, even if things get really bad or dangerous. Ittai wants to show the king that he is a loyal friend who will stick by his side.

2 Samuel 15:21: And Ittai answered the king, and said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:69-74

Peter denies Jesus three times, which contrasts with Ittai's unwavering loyalty to David in 2 Samuel 15:21.

Matthew 26:69-74: But he denied before [them] all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Contradiction with John 6:66

Many of Jesus' disciples turn back and no longer follow him, contrasting the steadfast devotion of Ittai to David.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:1

The Israelites lose faith in Moses when he does not return from the mountain quickly, opposite of the loyalty shown by Ittai.

Exodus 32:1: And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for [as for] this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:1-4

The Israelites express a desire to return to Egypt, showing a lack of loyalty compared to Ittai's allegiance to David.

Numbers 14:1-4: And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7-8

The Israelites reject God as their king, contrasting with Ittai's commitment to stay with David.

1 Samuel 8:7-8: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 2 Samuel 15:21 is the idea of absolute loyalty and obedience to a leader, regardless of the consequences. This could conflict with moral beliefs about the importance of individual discernment and the ability to question or resist authority, especially if that authority leads to harmful or unjust situations.

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