Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David was worried that Sheba might cause even more trouble than Absalom did. So, he asked Abishai to quickly chase after Sheba with their soldiers to stop him from hiding in strong cities.

2 Samuel 20:6: And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than [did] Absalom: take thou thy lord's servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fenced cities, and escape us. [escape...: Heb. deliver himself from our eyes]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and courage, promising God's presence, which contradicts David's apprehension in 2 Samuel 20:6 about Sheba doing more harm than Absalom.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises against retaliation, in contrast to David's immediate call to action against Sheba in 2 Samuel 20:6.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse urges trust in the Lord rather than one's understanding, differing from David's reliance on military strategy in 2 Samuel 20:6.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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