Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 15:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 15:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, everyone was very sad and cried loudly as they left their homes and crossed a small river with their king. They were all going into the wilderness together.

2 Samuel 15:23: And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. [Kidron: Gr. Cedron]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-2

While 2 Samuel 15:23 describes people weeping and fleeing, this verse assures that God is a refuge and strength, and not to fear even if the earth is removed.

Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers comfort and commands not to fear, contradicting the despair and sorrow shown in 2 Samuel 15:23.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with John 14:1

This verse encourages not to let your heart be troubled, contrasting with the mourning atmosphere in 2 Samuel 15:23.

John 14:1: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Advises to be anxious for nothing and to pray, contradicting the panic and distress in 2 Samuel 15:23.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Expresses fearlessness even in the darkest valley, which contrasts with the lamentation in 2 Samuel 15:23.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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