Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, the king was worried about his son Absalom and wanted to know if he was okay. Ahimaaz, who came with a message, didn’t know what had happened to Absalom and only saw that there was a lot of noise and commotion.

2 Samuel 18:29: And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and [me] thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what [it was]. [Is...: Heb. Is there peace?]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, while in 2 Samuel 18:29, Ahimaaz is eager to report Absalom’s fate.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands to honor your father and mother, whereas in 2 Samuel 18:29, Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David, is central to the narrative.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, which contrasts with the underlying conflict and desires for Absalom's defeat in 2 Samuel 18:29.

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 12:20

Instructs to feed your enemy if he is hungry, contrasting with the warfare situation depicted in 2 Samuel 18:29.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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