Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David tells the man that he is responsible for his own punishment because he admitted to hurting someone chosen by God. David believes that the man himself said he did a very bad thing.

2 Samuel 1:16: And David said unto him, Thy blood [be] upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice or be glad when your enemy falls, contrasting with the retribution focus in 2 Samuel 1:16.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the implication of justifying killing in certain contexts seen in 2 Samuel 1:16.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving and praying for enemies, which contradicts the condemnation of the killer of Saul.

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

Advises against taking vengeance, while 2 Samuel 1:16 shows David endorsing the Amalekite's punishment.

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 Matthew 7:1

"Judge not, that ye be not judged," which could contradict David judging the Amalekite unto death in 2 Samuel 1:16.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Paradox #1

In 2 Samuel 1:16, the contradiction could arise from the idea of justice and mercy. The verse involves a person being punished for killing Saul, even though they believed they were helping David by doing so. This could be seen as conflicting because punishing someone who thinks they are doing a good deed might seem unjust or unmerciful.

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