Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, King David gave all of Mephibosheth's belongings to Ziba. Ziba thanked the king and wanted to be in his good favor.

2 Samuel 16:4: Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine [are] all that [pertained] unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee [that] I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king. [I humbly...: Heb. I do obeisance]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse condemns justifying the wicked and condemning the just, suggesting a standard of justice contrary to the preferential treatment seen in 2 Samuel 16:4.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:6

This verse warns against perverting the judgment of the poor in a lawsuit, implying fairness should be maintained, contrasting with the seeming hastiness in judgment in 2 Samuel 16:4.

Exodus 23:6: Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:19

This verse instructs not to distort justice or show partiality, contradicting the partiality implied in David’s decision in 2 Samuel 16:4.

Deuteronomy 16:19: Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. [words: or, matters]
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