Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this shows that King David was very sad and upset because his son Absalom had died. Even though Absalom did some bad things, David still loved him very much and missed him a lot.

2 Samuel 19:4: But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

This verse, "Rejoice evermore," encourages continuous joy, contradicting 2 Samuel 19:4's theme of mourning.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

The verse "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" contrasts with the deep grief expressed in 2 Samuel 19:4.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with John 16:22

This verse speaks of joy that no one can take away, in contrast to the overwhelming sorrow in 2 Samuel 19:4.

John 16:22: And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

"To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning," contrasts the mourning in 2 Samuel 19:4 with promises of joy.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning," presents a hope of impending joy which contrasts the ongoing mourning in 2 Samuel 19:4.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
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