Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 18:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 18:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 18:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the fight happened all over the land, and more people got lost or hurt in the forest than by fighting with swords that day. It was like the forest itself was a hidden danger for the soldiers.

2 Samuel 18:8: For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured. [devoured: Heb. multiplied to devour]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contrasting with the chaos and destruction described in 2 Samuel 18:8.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

This verse states that God makes wars cease to the ends of the earth, which contradicts the rampant battlefield destruction in 2 Samuel 18:8.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

This verse promises protection from thousands falling in battle, contrasting with the widespread casualties in 2 Samuel 18:8.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, opposing the ongoing conflict seen in 2 Samuel 18:8.

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]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword, saying that those who take the sword will perish by the sword, highlighting a message of peace in contrast with the violence in 2 Samuel 18:8.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse urges living peaceably with all men whenever possible, which contradicts the violent scene of conflict in 2 Samuel 18:8.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse talks about peacemakers who sow in peace, contrasting with the death and battle presented in 2 Samuel 18:8.

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