Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king wanted to do what was best for his people, and he let them go out together. The king stood at the gate to watch them as they gathered in large groups.

2 Samuel 18:4: And the king said unto them, What seemeth you best I will do. And the king stood by the gate side, and all the people came out by hundreds and by thousands.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 18:4 as it limits the role of a woman, whereas 2 Samuel 18:4 depicts taking counsel from others regardless of gender.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 18:4 by emphasizing the need for counsel, whereas in 2 Samuel 18:4, David heeds the people's voice without a multitude of counselors.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 18:4 by declaring there is no wisdom against God, whereas 2 Samuel 18:4 shows David relying on the current strategy suggested by the people.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:14

This contradicts 2 Samuel 18:4 because it refers to blind guidance leading to failure, but in 2 Samuel 18:4, David follows the people's advice and it is presented as wise.

Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
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