Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, this verse means that if someone disobeyed the king's orders, they would be lying and could get into big trouble because the king knows everything. The person is afraid the king would punish them for doing something wrong.

2 Samuel 18:13: Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against [me].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts taking direct action to harm someone as implied in 2 Samuel 18:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, contradicting the notion of harm or betrayal in 2 Samuel 18:13.

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 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, which contrasts with the concern of causing harm in 2 Samuel 18:13.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises not to repay evil with evil, contrasting with the implications of harming someone in 2 Samuel 18:13.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse says that those who take the sword will perish by the sword, opposing the idea of taking direct action to harm as discussed in 2 Samuel 18:13.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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