Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 16:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 16:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 16:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, the king asked Ziba where his master's son was, and Ziba replied that he stayed in Jerusalem because he was hoping to become king again.

2 Samuel 16:3: And the king said, And where [is] thy master's son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's father and mother, while 2 Samuel 16:3 involves Mephibosheth seemingly showing disloyalty to David, whom he regarded as a father figure.

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 Proverbs 24:21

Advises to fear the Lord and the king and not associate with those given to change, contrasting with Mephibosheth's alleged shift in allegiance.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Encourages not to lie to one another, directly contradicting Ziba's deceptive portrayal of Mephibosheth's actions.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Admonishes letting your 'yes' be 'yes,' and your 'no' be 'no'; contrasting with the deceit evident in the explanation of Mephibosheth's supposed intentions.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Paradox #1

In 2 Samuel, there's some conflict because Ziba, a servant, claims that Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, is trying to take over the kingdom. But later, in 2 Samuel 19, Mephibosheth tells David that Ziba lied to him. This creates inconsistency about who is telling the truth.

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