Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Proverbs advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, whereas David mourns the death of his son Absalom, who was his adversary.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35
Samuel mourns for Saul, but the Lord regrets making Saul king, suggesting leaders should align with God's judgment, unlike David's mourning which goes against the divine judgment on Absalom.
1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
Jesus teaches that followers must prioritize Him above their own family, differing from David’s deep mourning for Absalom, indicating strong attachment.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to love your enemies, implying emotional control, which contrasts with David's overwhelming sorrow for his rebellious son.
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;
Paradox #1
This verse shows King David's deep sorrow for his son Absalom, despite Absalom's rebellion against him. The moral conflict here is the tension between justice and parental love. On one hand, David should support justice, as Absalom acted against him. On the other hand, as a father, David mourns his son's death, showing the complexity of balancing justice with personal emotions and familial bonds.