Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 15:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 15:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse tells about two boys named Ahimaaz and Jonathan, who would help pass on secret messages. They needed to let someone know what they heard or saw so that plans could be made.

2 Samuel 15:36: Behold, [they have] there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's [son], and Jonathan Abiathar's [son]; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

2 Samuel 15:36 suggests a shrewd plan, while Matthew 10:16 advises to be "harmless as doves."

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

2 Samuel 15:36 involves sharing secrets, whereas Proverbs 11:13 warns against revealing secrets.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

2 Samuel 15:36 involves potential deceit, while Exodus 20:16 commands not to bear false witness.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

2 Samuel 15:36 involves strategic information sharing, which may involve deceit, whereas Colossians 3:9 says not to lie to one another.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with James 5:12

2 Samuel 15:36 could involve deceit, while James 5:12 advises to let your "yes" be yes and "no" be no, avoiding deceitful actions.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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