Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when the man was moved out of the road, everyone followed Joab to catch Sheba, the son of Bichri. This means that once the path was clear, they could continue their journey to find the person they were looking for.

2 Samuel 20:13: When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Explains that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contrasting the continual conflicts in 2 Samuel 20.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Highlights that peacemakers sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness, opposing the violence and unrest depicted in 2 Samuel 20.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all men, as much as possible, conflicting with Joab's actions in 2 Samuel 20.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Declares blessed are the peacemakers, whereas 2 Samuel 20 portrays conflict and aggression.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of beating swords into plowshares, contrasting the militaristic pursuits in 2 Samuel 20.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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