Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David sang a song to God to say thank you for keeping him safe from people who wanted to hurt him, including Saul. David wanted to show God how grateful he was for His protection.

2 Samuel 22:1: And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day [that] the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:

Contradiction with James 1:2

This verse suggests counting it all joy when encountering various trials, while 2 Samuel 22:1 highlights a song of deliverance after being freed from enemies.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with 2 Samuel 22:1 where David rejoices in being delivered from his enemies.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, whereas 2 Samuel 22:1 celebrates deliverance from enemies.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages feeding and giving drink to your enemy, which contrasts with the context of deliverance from enemies in 2 Samuel 22:1.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Instructs to do good to those who hate you, which contradicts the deliverance from enemies praised in 2 Samuel 22:1.

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