Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Joab and his men tried to break into a city by building a big hill of dirt and using it to attack the wall. They wanted to capture someone hiding inside the city.

2 Samuel 20:15: And they came and besieged him in Abel of Bethmaachah, and they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the trench: and all the people that [were] with Joab battered the wall, to throw it down. [in the trench: or, against the outmost wall] [battered: Heb. marred to throw down]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse speaks of peacemakers being blessed, which contradicts the siege and warfare depicted in 2 Samuel 20:15.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse describes a future without war, opposing the ongoing battle in 2 Samuel 20:15.

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]

Contradiction with James 3:18

Advocates for peace, contrary to the conflict in 2 Samuel 20:15.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

Speaks of God ending wars, in conflict with the warring actions in 2 Samuel 20:15.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peacefully, opposing the siege actions in 2 Samuel 20:15.

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