Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king was really thankful to Barzillai for helping him. He gave him a big hug and said nice things to him before Barzillai went back to his home.

2 Samuel 19:39: And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 19:42

This verse contradicts by showing a different reason or response to the action described in 2 Samuel 19:39.

2 Samuel 19:42: And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king [is] near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's [cost]? or hath he given us any gift?

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:8-9

These verses contradict by detailing a different outcome or instruction regarding Shimei, which contrasts with his treatment in 2 Samuel 19:39.

1 Kings 2:8-9: And, behold, [thou hast] with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword. [grievous: Heb. strong]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1-2

These verses present a contradiction in terms of divine judgment and forgiveness, differing from the grace shown in 2 Samuel 19:39.

Jeremiah 15:1-2: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.
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