Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how a wise woman helped save her city by talking to the people, and they stopped a bad man named Sheba. After that, Joab, the leader of the soldiers, blew a horn to signal the fight was over, and everyone went back home.

2 Samuel 20:22: Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast [it] out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. [retired: Heb. were scattered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

While 2 Samuel 20:22 involves an act of violence to achieve peace, Matthew 5:9 highlights the virtue of peacemaking as a path to being called children of God.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Samuel 20:22 involves the beheading of Sheba, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

2 Samuel 20:22 depicts an act of retribution or justice by the people, but Romans 12:19 advises believers to refrain from taking vengeance.

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

In 2 Samuel 20:22, peace is achieved through the use of violence, whereas Proverbs 15:1 suggests a gentle answer can turn away wrath.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Contrasts with 2 Samuel 20:22 where violence is used to stop a rebellion, while Matthew 26:52 advocates for non-violence: "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be the approval of violence or killing to achieve peace or resolve a conflict. This might seem inconsistent with the broader themes of mercy and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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