Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king, who felt sad before, is now sitting at the gate to show he is ready to be a leader again. When the people hear this, they come to see him because they trust and need him to guide them.

2 Samuel 19:8: Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse suggests pride leads to destruction, while 2 Samuel 19:8 depicts Joab's command as restoring order and strength, possibly seen as a form of pride leading to immediate positive outcomes.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek instead of confronting, differing from the decisive action in 2 Samuel 19:8 where the king is encouraged to take control assertively.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Encourages overcoming evil with good, contrasting the proactive call to arms in 2 Samuel 19:8 that could imply confronting force with force.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being swift to hear and slow to speak, contrasting with the swift action and speech encouraged in 2 Samuel 19:8.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advocates not repaying evil with evil, in contradiction with the perception of asserting control in 2 Samuel 19:8 as potentially promoting conflict.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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