Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse means that when the guard saw someone coming, he told the king, who thought the person was bringing news. The king guessed that if the person was alone, they might have important information to share.

2 Samuel 18:25: And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he [be] alone, [there is] tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

This verse emphasizes the importance of counsel, implying that many should be consulted, which contrasts with the solitary watchman's observation in 2 Samuel 18:25 where no counsel is sought before making a statement.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Suggests that safety is in a multitude of counselors, contradicting the singular perspective of the watchman who independently reports what he sees.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9

Advocates that two are better than one for good reward for their labor, contradicting the single watchman making an important observation without assistance.

Ecclesiastes 4:9: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
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