Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a meeting at a big stone, where a man named Amasa was there, and Joab accidentally dropped his sword from his belt as he walked. It can remind us that sometimes things don't go as planned, even for important people.

2 Samuel 20:8: When they [were] at the great stone which [is] in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle [with] a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse emphasizes God's hatred for lying, while in 2 Samuel 20:8, deception occurs during Joab's betrayal of Amasa.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the violent act of Joab killing Amasa in 2 Samuel 20:8.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies, conflicting with Joab's hostile action against Amasa in 2 Samuel 20:8.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against personal vengeance, in contrast to Joab's vengeful murder of Amasa in 2 Samuel 20:8.

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 Matthew 26:52

"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," is a warning against violence contrary to Joab's actions in 2 Samuel 20:8.

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?
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