Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
While 2 Samuel 17:6 shows Ahithophel's counsel being sought, Proverbs 19:21 emphasizes that ultimately only God's purpose will prevail, suggesting human counsel may be futile.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:10
In 2 Samuel 17:6, past counsel is considered valuable, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:10 warns against longing for the former days, implying it's not necessarily better.
Ecclesiastes 7:10: Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. [wisely: Heb. out of wisdom]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Ahithophel’s human counsel is deemed wise in 2 Samuel 17:6, but Isaiah 55:8-9 suggests that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human counsel, presenting a contradiction in the value of human advice.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
2 Samuel 17:6 trusts in human counsel, yet Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in man, highlighting a potential flaw in seeking only human advice.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
The verse in 2 Samuel elevates human wisdom, while 1 Corinthians 1:25 points out that God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, indicating human wisdom may be inadequate.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with James 3:15
Ahithophel’s advice in 2 Samuel 17:6 is portrayed as wise, yet James 3:15 refers to earthly wisdom as not from above, thus presenting a contradiction in the nature of counsel.
James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]