Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David asked a young man to help him by stopping another person who was doing something wrong. The young man listened to David and did what he was asked, even though it was a very serious action.

2 Samuel 1:15: And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, [and] fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states, "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts David's command to kill someone.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse tells believers to "love your enemies," contrasting with the act of executing someone.

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 Romans 12:19

It states, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," implying divine retribution over personal vengeance.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Instructs not to rejoice when an enemy falls, conflicting with the ordered execution.

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

Contradiction with James 2:13

Speaks of judgment without mercy for those who show no mercy, countering the idea of executing judgment without compassion.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Samuel 1:15 could be seen in the act of ordering a death in a situation where mercy might be expected, conflicting with themes of forgiveness or justice found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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