Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding, while 2 Samuel 15:3 shows Absalom promoting distrust in the king's judgment, encouraging people to seek his judgment instead.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
This verse instructs believers to submit to governing authorities as they are established by God, which contradicts Absalom's behavior in 2 Samuel 15:3, where he undermines the established authority of King David.
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 2:13-14
These verses urge submission to every human institution for the Lord's sake, while 2 Samuel 15:3 depicts Absalom persuading people to question and sideline the established leadership of David.
1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This commandment instructs honoring one's father and mother. Absalom dishonors his father, King David, by undermining his leadership in 2 Samuel 15:3.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17
This verse advises obeying and submitting to leaders, in contrast to 2 Samuel 15:3, where Absalom promotes dissatisfaction with King David's governance.
Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]
Paradox #1
In the context of this verse, there might be a perceived moral conflict where a character is claiming that there is no one to hear or address the people's grievances, even though it is expected that leaders or judges should do so. This could be seen as a contradiction if one assumes that a fair system should already be in place. However, since this is more about a character's actions or claims rather than a direct moral teaching of the text, the contradiction may be more about political maneuvering rather than a direct inconsistency in moral teachings.