Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 21:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 21:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 21:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, King David did not harm Mephibosheth because he had promised God to be kind to Jonathan's family. David kept his promise because he cared about what he had told God.

2 Samuel 21:7: But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that [was] between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the action of sparing one life but taking others in 2 Samuel 21:7.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" contradicts the selective preservation of life, highlighting a lack of forgiveness.

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 Ezekiel 18:20

"The soul that sinneth, it shall die" contradicts the generational punishment implied in 2 Samuel 21:7.

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 Romans 12:17

"Recompense to no man evil for evil" contradicts avenging Saul's actions by executing his descendants except Mephibosheth.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

"The fathers shall not be put to death for the children" contrasts with the narrative of punishing 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.

Paradox #1

The theological conflict in this verse relates to King David sparing a descendant of Saul because of an oath, despite earlier directives from God about dealing with Saul's family. This raises questions about the tension between honoring promises and following divine commands.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse may arise from the idea of showing partiality or breaking an oath. Some people might see a conflict in showing mercy to one person due to a past oath while others suffer a different fate. This could be seen as inconsistent with fairness and justice.

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