Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 21:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 21:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 21:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, people took care of Saul and Jonathan, who had died, by bringing their bones to one place so they could rest together. This was a way to show respect and love for them even after they were gone.

2 Samuel 21:13: And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the act of recovering the bones of those killed out of perceived justice or necessity.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Teaches love and prayer for enemies, contrasting with seeking retribution implied in gathering the slain's bones.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, suggesting mercy over vengeance, contrasting with recovering those who died as a consequence of prior actions.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against seeking vengeance, contradicting the act tied to justice in gathering the bones of executed individuals.

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 24:17

Warns not to rejoice in the enemy's fall, conflicting with addressing past conflicts through the recovery of enemy bones.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse could stem from the act of collecting and burying the bones of executed individuals. This could clash with the value of respecting the dead and the idea of providing a proper burial, alongside the complex politics and justice issues surrounding their deaths.

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