Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that King David seemed to care more for his son Absalom, who was against him, than for his loyal friends who helped him. It's like if a friend was sad because they thought you liked someone who was not nice more than them.

2 Samuel 19:6: In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well. [in...: Heb. By loving, etc] [that thou regardest...: Heb. that princes or servants are not to thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, unlike 2 Samuel 19:6 which deals with mourning the loss of an enemy.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, while in 2 Samuel 19:6, there is a rebuke for showing love to enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses encourage assisting an enemy, contradicting the reprimand in 2 Samuel 19:6 for showing favor to enemies.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Advises feeding and providing for an enemy, contrasting with 2 Samuel 19:6 which criticizes kindness towards enemies.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Encourages doing good to those who hate you, conflicting with the negative view of showing regard for enemies in 2 Samuel 19:6.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Samuel 19:6 revolves around the mixed emotions King David feels over the death of his son Absalom, who had rebelled against him. While David mourns for Absalom, his soldiers feel unappreciated despite their loyalty and victory in battle, highlighting a tension between personal grief and public duty. This inconsistency shows the struggle between a leader's private emotions and the expectations of his role.

Paradox #2

This verse may present a moral conflict because it can be seen as addressing the complex emotions and loyalties involved in leadership and personal relationships. The challenge is balancing justice with mercy, and public duty with private feelings, which can lead to tension between doing what might feel right on a personal level versus what needs to be done for the greater good or fairness.

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