Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this story shows how Ziba brought food and supplies to help King David when he was having a hard time. It teaches us about being kind and helping others who are in need.

2 Samuel 16:1: And when David was a little past the top [of the hill], behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred [loaves] of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

2 Samuel 16:1 shows Ziba bringing supplies to David, whereas Proverbs 3:5 urges to trust in the Lord rather than human assistance.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

Ziba's act seems helpful, but Matthew 7:15 warns against false prophets who come disguised as helpful but are misleading.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

2 Samuel 16:1 depicts an act of seemingly selfless giving, yet this verse urges doing unto others as you would have them do unto you, contradicting Ziba's eventual motives.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with James 4:17

2 Samuel 16:1 has Ziba taking action, while James 4:17 speaks of the sin of omission, underscoring inaction as contrary if one knows the good they ought to do.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

While Ziba appears earnest in his intentions in 2 Samuel 16:1, Jeremiah 17:9 suggests human heart can be deceitful, contradicting the apparent generosity.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
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