Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Mephibosheth is happy just to see the king come back home safe and doesn't care about having his stuff or land. He loves King David more than having riches.

2 Samuel 19:30: And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

2 Samuel 19:30 conveys Mephibosheth's willingness to let Ziba take all the land, whereas Proverbs 10:22 emphasizes blessings, including wealth, without sorrow, potentially implying rightful ownership and enjoyment of one's blessings.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:40

In 2 Samuel 19:30, Mephibosheth expresses no contention over losing his property, whereas Matthew 5:40 suggests voluntarily giving up possessions, hinting at a noble sacrifice where Mephibosheth's stance seems more passive.

Matthew 5:40: And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have [thy] cloke also.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

2 Samuel 19:30 shows Mephibosheth surrendering his half of the land, contrasting with Luke 6:30, which encourages giving to everyone who asks, reflecting proactive generosity rather than resignation to loss.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Genesis 13:9

In 2 Samuel 19:30, Mephibosheth’s acceptance contrasts with Abraham’s active decision to offer Lot his preferred choice of land, depicting a more assertive approach to sharing and resolution.

Genesis 13:9: [Is] not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if [thou wilt take] the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if [thou depart] to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

While 2 Samuel 19:30 shows an acceptance of loss, Proverbs 4:7 promotes wisdom and understanding as the principal pursuit, which can imply active engagement and decision-making over passively accepting outcomes.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
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