Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse is telling King David to go and encourage his soldiers because they were feeling sad. If he doesn't do this, they might leave him, and it would be a big problem for him.

2 Samuel 19:7: Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now. [comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of thy servants]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: contradicts 2 Samuel 19:7 which calls for decisive action and threatening words to motivate.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed: suggests the importance of wholesome speech, differing from the harsh approach in 2 Samuel 19:7.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: encourages peace-making, while 2 Samuel 19:7 emphasizes strong words to enforce authority.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 1:20

For the wrath of man: indicates that wrath does not produce righteousness, unlike the approach advised in 2 Samuel 19:7.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be alway with grace: suggests grace in speech contrary to the urgent, harsh words in 2 Samuel 19:7.

Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb: emphasizes pleasant speech, contrasting with the stern directive of 2 Samuel 19:7.

Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Be patient toward all men: advises patience instead of immediate corrective action as in 2 Samuel 19:7.

1 Thessalonians 5:14: Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men]. [exhort: or, beseech] [unruly: or, disorderly]
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