Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the man is telling the people that if they like Joab and support King David, they should follow Joab. He wants everyone to stick together and help Joab and David.

2 Samuel 20:11: And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that [is] for David, [let him go] after Joab.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

While 2 Samuel 20:11 involves acts of violence and killing, Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," promoting the sanctity of life and forbidding murder.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Samuel 20:11 depicts scenes of hostility, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you," urging peace and reconciliation over violence.

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

2 Samuel 20:11 shows human vengeance, contradicting Romans 12:19, which advises, "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

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 15:1

The conflict in 2 Samuel 20:11 contradicts Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger," promoting calm and gentle responses over aggression.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

2 Samuel 20:11 involves conflict, while Matthew 5:9 states, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God," advocating for peace and mediation instead of violence.

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