Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 17:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 17:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 17:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Hushai told Absalom that Ahithophel's advice was not a good idea right now. This means Hushai thought there might be a better plan to follow.

2 Samuel 17:7: And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given [is] not good at this time. [given: Heb. counselled]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

While 2 Samuel 17:7 suggests the advice given was wrong, Proverbs 11:14 emphasizes that in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with James 1:5

2 Samuel 17:7 implies a lack of wisdom in Ahithophel's advice, whereas James 1:5 states that God gives wisdom to all who ask.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

In 2 Samuel 17:7, the advice given involves deception, whereas Matthew 10:16 advises being wise and harmless.

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]
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