Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that the king, King David, decided to forgive Shimei and promised he would not punish him with death. It teaches that even when someone does something wrong, they can still be forgiven.

2 Samuel 19:23: Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking personal revenge, contradicting the notion of showing mercy as a form of withheld retribution.

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 Exodus 21:24

This verse promotes the idea of "an eye for an eye," which contradicts the act of mercy and forgiveness shown in 2 Samuel 19:23.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

These verses encourage turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, which contrasts with the immediate and public forgiveness in 2 Samuel 19:23.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21

This verse enforces strict retribution for wrongdoing, opposing the mercy shown in 2 Samuel 19:23.

Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse advises against saying one will repay wrongdoings, which contrasts with the non-retaliatory nature of showing mercy exhibited in 2 Samuel 19:23.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be seen in the idea of showing mercy and pardoning someone who has done wrong. This could conflict with the expectation of justice and accountability for one's actions. Some might see letting someone off without punishment as unfair or inconsistent with the principle that wrongdoing should have consequences. However, others might view it as an act of grace and forgiveness.

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