Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 15:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 15:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that the king trusts God to decide what is best for him. If God is happy with him, the king believes God will make sure he returns home safely.

2 Samuel 15:25: And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me [both] it, and his habitation:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:12-14

These verses promise that God will establish David's throne forever, suggesting His favor, whereas 2 Samuel 15:25 shows uncertainty about God's favor towards David at that moment.

1 Chronicles 17:12-14: He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:34-37

God promises not to break His covenant with David, ensuring the permanence of his line, contrasting with David's doubt in 2 Samuel 15:25.

Psalm 89:34-37: My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

God selects David as a man after His own heart to lead, yet in 2 Samuel 15:25, David expresses uncertainty about God's view of him.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:15-16

God asserts His enduring love and commitment to David's dynasty despite human failures, unlike the conditional tone in 2 Samuel 15:25.

2 Samuel 7:15-16: But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took [it] from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:3

God’s covenant with David is described as everlasting and faithful, in contrast to the uncertainty about God’s favor expressed in 2 Samuel 15:25.

Isaiah 55:3: Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.

Paradox #1

This verse suggests trust in God's decisions regardless of the outcome. The potential moral conflict arises when considering the idea of passively accepting events as divine will, which could contradict taking responsibility for actions or striving to change unjust situations. This mindset might lead to inaction or acceptance of harmful circumstances, which could be seen as inconsistent with advocating for justice and positive change.

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