Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, someone was very angry with King David and threw stones at him and his helpers. Even though David had many strong friends all around him, the person was still mad and didn't stop.

2 Samuel 16:6: And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men [were] on his right hand and on his left.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, contradicting the act of Shimei cursing and throwing stones at David and his servants.

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 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the hostility shown by Shimei to David.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Encourages not to say, "I will recompense evil," but to wait on the Lord, contrasting with reacting to hostility as seen in 2 Samuel 16:6.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Urges not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, opposing the action of Shimei cursing David.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the act of showing aggression or violence towards an anointed leader, which might clash with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize respect for God’s appointed leaders and the importance of maintaining peace and forgiveness.

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