Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the person speaking is very old and feels he can't do things like taste food or hear music very well anymore. He is worried about being a burden or too much trouble for the king.

2 Samuel 19:35: I [am] this day fourscore years old: [and] can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?

Contradiction with Genesis 21:5

Emphasizes the ongoing vigor and significant actions of Abraham at age 100, contrasting with the claim of old age frailty in 2 Samuel 19:35.

Genesis 21:5: And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.

Contradiction with Joshua 14:10-11

Highlights Caleb's vitality and strength at 85, contradicting the depiction of reduced ability and vitality due to age in 2 Samuel 19:35.

Joshua 14:10-11: And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while [the children of] Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I [am] this day fourscore and five years old. [wandered: Heb. walked]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:29

Suggests a positive perspective on the wisdom of old age, challenging the negative view of diminished capability in 2 Samuel 19:35.

Proverbs 20:29: The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.

Contradiction with Isaiah 46:4

Speaks of God's support and strength provided to the aged, contradicting the assertion of weakness and inability in 2 Samuel 19:35.

Isaiah 46:4: And [even] to [your] old age I [am] he; and [even] to hoar hairs will I carry [you]: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver [you].

Contradiction with Psalm 92:14

Describes the righteous as bearing fruit in old age, opposing the idea of being unproductive and incapable as expressed in 2 Samuel 19:35.

Psalm 92:14: They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; [flourishing: Heb. green]

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in 2 Samuel 19:35 could be the representation of age and capability. The verse suggests that old age limits the ability to enjoy life and contribute, which could conflict with the broader biblical theme that values wisdom and respect for elders. It raises questions about the perception of worth and capability tied to age, which might contradict the idea of every stage of life having value and purpose.

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