Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 17:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 17:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 17:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows a plan to catch someone hiding in a city. It teaches that everyone would work together to move the whole city if needed, showing how determined and united they were.

2 Samuel 17:13: Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

2 Samuel 17:13 speaks of destruction and war tactics, while Matthew 5:9 promotes peacemaking and harmony.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Samuel 17:13 involves plans for taking life, whereas Exodus 20:13 explicitly commands against killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

2 Samuel 17:13 focuses on a violent plan, conflicting with Romans 12:18's call to live peaceably with all.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

In 2 Samuel 17:13, there's a readiness for confrontation and battle, but Proverbs 16:7 suggests that peace can be achieved when one's ways please the Lord.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with James 3:17

The strategic violence in 2 Samuel 17:13 contrasts with the wisdom characteristics in James 3:17, which are pure, peaceable, and gentle.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

2 Samuel 17:13 involves warlike actions, which are at odds with the future peace and judgment described in Isaiah 2:4.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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