Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 17:17

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

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Jonathan and Ahimaaz were waiting by a place called Enrogel because it was safer for them there. A girl came and told them some important news, which they then passed on to King David.

2 Samuel 17:17: Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

2 Samuel 17:17 involves secret communication, whereas Matthew 10:27 promotes proclaiming in the open what is heard in secret.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

2 Samuel 17:17 depicts confidential information passing discreetly, while Proverbs 11:13 suggests a faithful spirit keeps matters private.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with John 18:20

In 2 Samuel 17:17, secret intelligence is shared, in contrast, Jesus in John 18:20 speaks openly to the world, rejecting secrecy.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:12-13

2 Samuel 17:17 involves hidden actions, while Ephesians 5:12-13 emphasizes exposing deeds of darkness with light.

Ephesians 5:12-13: For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

Contradiction with Luke 8:17

The concealed actions in 2 Samuel 17:17 contradict Luke 8:17's message that nothing hidden will remain undisclosed.

Luke 8:17: For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither [any thing] hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
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