Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when people came to show respect to Absalom, he would reach out, take their hand, and give them a kiss. This was his way of being friendly and making people feel special.

2 Samuel 15:5: And it was [so], that when any man came nigh [to him] to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse advises doing nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, which contradicts Absalom's actions in 2 Samuel 15:5, where he shows ambition to win the people's favor.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse encourages humility before God for exaltation, contradicting Absalom's pursuit of personal exaltation through manipulation in 2 Samuel 15:5.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, in contrast to Absalom's self-exalting actions in 2 Samuel 15:5.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Romans 12:16

This verse advocates for living in harmony without haughtiness, which contrasts with Absalom's divisive ambitions in 2 Samuel 15:5.

Romans 12:16: [Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [condescend...: or, be contented with mean things]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse warns that pride leads to destruction, contrasting with Absalom's proud behavior in 2 Samuel 15:5.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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