Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 16:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 16:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 16:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story shows that King David faced many troubles, even from people like Shimei who didn’t like him and said mean things. It teaches that sometimes good people can have enemies, but they can choose to be patient and kind.

2 Samuel 16:5: And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name [was] Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. [he came forth...: or, he still came forth and cursed]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, whereas Shimei falsely accuses King David of wrongdoing in 2 Samuel 16:5.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love and bless those who curse you, which contradicts Shimei's actions of cursing David.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

This verse advises to bless those who persecute you, contrasting with Shimei's behavior toward David.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

This verse calls for putting away bitterness and clamor, opposite to Shimei's cursing and hostility displayed in 2 Samuel 16:5.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with James 3:10

This verse states that blessing and cursing should not come from the same mouth, yet Shimei curses David.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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