Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, a man named Sheba, who was not good, wanted to start trouble by telling people they didn't have to follow King David. Sheba wanted everyone to go back home and not listen to the king anymore.

2 Samuel 20:1: And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name [was] Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

Advocates for fearing and respecting authority, while 2 Samuel 20:1 depicts rebellion against King David.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Calls for submission to governing authorities, whereas 2 Samuel 20:1 describes opposition.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

Encourages submission to every human authority, in contrast to the rebellion against King David.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:2

Advises keeping the king's command, opposing the revolt depicted in 2 Samuel 20:1.

Ecclesiastes 8:2: I [counsel thee] to keep the king's commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Reminds to be obedient and ready for good deeds, conflicting with the insurgence in 2 Samuel 20:1.

Titus 3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in 2 Samuel 20:1 could relate to the themes of loyalty and rebellion. There's a tension between following established authority and the act of dissent, raising questions about when it is right to oppose leadership. This can create an inconsistency in understanding what is considered moral or just.

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