Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the demand for the execution of Saul's descendants in 2 Samuel 21:5.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States "The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father," contradicting the punishment of Saul's descendants for his actions.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse specifies that children should not be put to death for their fathers' sins, contradicting the Gibeonites' request for Saul's descendants.
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.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against seeking personal vengeance, which contradicts the Gibeonites' retributive demand.
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 5:38-39
Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek and not seek an eye for an eye, contradicting the retribution sought by the Gibeonites.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Warns against saying, "I will do so to him as he hath done to me," which contrasts with the Gibeonites' desire for vengeance.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not returning evil for evil, which contradicts the retributive justice requested by the Gibeonites.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
This verse involves the demand for retribution, which can raise moral questions about justice and forgiveness. The notion of collective punishment, where descendants are penalized for the actions of their ancestors, conflicts with modern views on individual responsibility and fairness. It challenges the idea of punishing only those who are directly guilty.