Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 21:2

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

According to the author of 2 Samuel, King David called the Gibeonites to make things right because a long time ago, the Israelites promised to protect them, but King Saul tried to hurt them. David wanted to fix this mistake so that everyone could be friends again.

2 Samuel 21:2: And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites [were] not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 21:2 by stating that children shall not be put to death for their father's sins, yet 2 Samuel 21:2 involves the execution of Saul's descendants for Saul's actions.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in this verse because it mentions actions taken by Israelites that seem to conflict with the command in Deuteronomy 7:1-2, where God instructs Israel to completely destroy certain nations and not to make treaties with them. In 2 Samuel 21:2, it seems like there was a treaty or promise made, which could be seen as inconsistent with earlier commands. However, interpretations and understandings vary among scholars.

Paradox #2

This verse involves a conflict between a past promise made to a group of people and current actions that harm them, raising questions about keeping promises and justice.

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