Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 16:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 16:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 16:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Ahithophel's advice was so good that people thought it was as if God Himself was telling them what to do, and both King David and Absalom listened to him like this. His words were considered very wise and important.

2 Samuel 16:23: And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, [was] as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. [oracle: Heb. word]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all one's heart and leaning not on one's own understanding, contrasting the reliance on human counsel in 2 Samuel 16:23.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse states that the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked, contradicting the idea of a person's counsel being equated with that of God, as in 2 Samuel 16:23.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This verse highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than those of humans, which contradicts the comparison of a person's advice to God's counsel in 2 Samuel 16:23.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

This verse states that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, opposing the high regard for human counsel expressed in 2 Samuel 16:23.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse encourages seeking wisdom from God, who gives generously, rather than relying solely on human advice, as suggested in 2 Samuel 16:23.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in 2 Samuel 16:23 could relate to the concept of divine inspiration versus human wisdom. The verse portrays a person's advice being highly regarded, as if it were from God. This raises questions about the nature of wisdom and guidance—whether it's truly from a divine source or simply perceived as such due to human interpretation. This can conflict with the notion of solely relying on divine instruction.

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