Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Amasa was asked to bring people together, but he took longer than the time he was given. Christians might see this as a reminder to be responsible and do tasks on time.

2 Samuel 20:5: So Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him. [Assemble: Heb. Call]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

This verse praises patience and temperance, which contrasts with the urgency and impatience implied in 2 Samuel 20:5 where there is a delay in action.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being quick to listen and slow to act, which can contradict the expectation of swift action in 2 Samuel 20:5.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9

Advises against hastiness in spirit, contrasting with the context of urgency in 2 Samuel 20:5.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Describes God as not being the author of confusion, whereas the delay in 2 Samuel 20:5 could imply disorganization or confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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