Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, the people got ready and went to fight in a field against Israel, and the big fight happened in the forest of Ephraim. This was an important battle where lots of brave soldiers fought each other in the woods.

2 Samuel 18:6: So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, which instructs to "love your enemies," contradicts the context of warfare and conflict in 2 Samuel 18:6.

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 Exodus 14:14

This verse, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," contrasts with the active engagement in battle described in 2 Samuel 18:6.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse promotes peace, saying, "the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace," which contradicts the battle setting in 2 Samuel 18:6.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against revenge, saying, "avenge not yourselves," contrasting with the warfare depicted in 2 Samuel 18:6.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a time without war, stating that nations "shall beat their swords into plowshares," which contradicts the battle context of 2 Samuel 18:6.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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