Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse is about someone admitting they did something wrong and rushing to say sorry to the king. They want to make peace and show that they respect and care about the king.

2 Samuel 19:20: For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse emphasizes the importance of confessing and forsaking sin to obtain mercy, contrasting with 2 Samuel 19:20 where forgiveness is given despite minimal confession.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Here, Jesus teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with anticipating revenge or punishment in 2 Samuel 19.

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 21:12

This verse prescribes the death penalty for murderers, contrasting with the forgiveness shown in 2 Samuel 19:20 where blame is not immediately met with such justice.

Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

Contradiction with Luke 17:3

This verse stipulates rebuking the offender before forgiveness, which contradicts the immediate forgiveness in 2 Samuel 19:20 without formal rebuke.

Luke 17:3: Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against personal vengeance, which contrasts with the expectation of divine rather than personal justice seen in 2 Samuel 19:20.

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.
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