Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:2

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

According to the author of 2 Samuel, the people of Israel decided to leave and follow a man named Sheba instead of King David, but the people of Judah stayed loyal and stuck with David all the way to Jerusalem. This shows how sometimes people can choose different leaders to follow, but some will stay faithful to their true leader.

2 Samuel 20:2: So every man of Israel went up from after David, [and] followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obeying God over physical offerings, potentially contradicting the act of following Sheba instead of remaining loyal to David.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse instructs to obey governing authorities, which contradicts the rebellion against King David led by Sheba.

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

Advises submission to every human authority, contradicting the rebellion against King David.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

Warns against associating with rebels, which contrasts with the act of following Sheba instead of 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]
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