Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the Gibeonites told the king they didn't want money or for anyone to be hurt, but the king promised to do whatever they requested. They were seeking something else to make things right because of past wrongs, showing they wanted a peaceful solution.

2 Samuel 21:4: And the Gibeonites said unto him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, [that] will I do for you. [We will...: or, It is not silver nor gold that we have to do with Saul or his house, neither pertains it to us to kill, etc]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse states that children should not be put to death for their fathers' sins, whereas 2 Samuel 21:4 leads to the execution of Saul's descendants for his wrongdoing.

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

The contradiction in this verse could be related to the idea of collective punishment. The Gibeonites seek to punish Saul's descendants for his actions, which may conflict with the concept of individual responsibility, where only the person who does wrong should be held accountable for their actions, not their family or descendants. This can raise questions about fairness and justice.

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