Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:20

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

According to the author of the book 2 Samuel, Joab is saying that he doesn't want to hurt or destroy anyone. He is trying to show that he wants peace, not fighting.

2 Samuel 20:20: And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, which contradicts Joab's willingness to pursue conflict.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20

This verse speaks of joy for those who promote peace, contrasting with the pursuit of war in 2 Samuel 20:20.

Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Emphasizes the fruit of righteousness being sown in peace, conflicting with Joab's readiness for violence.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Prophecy about turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace contrary to Joab's militaristic stance.

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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