Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Ahimaaz wanted to run to tell the king the good news that God helped them win against their enemies. He was eager to share that God had protected them and given them victory.

2 Samuel 18:19: Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies. [avenged...: Heb. judged him from the hand, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

It contradicts 2 Samuel 18:19 as Proverbs condemns justifying the wicked, while Ahimaaz wanted to bring good news about Absalom's death, which King David saw as evil news.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

It contradicts 2 Samuel 18:19 as Exodus warns against justifying the wicked, paralleling Ahimaaz wishing to deliver what he perceived as good news regarding David's adversary.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

It contradicts 2 Samuel 18:19 as Isaiah speaks against calling evil good, which aligns with Ahimaaz intending to report Absalom's death positively to David.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
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