Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian belief, King David is saying that God helped him win fights against his own people and made him a leader over other nations. Even people David didn't know came to serve and follow him because of God's help.

2 Samuel 22:44: Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me [to be] head of the heathen: a people [which] I knew not shall serve me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Samuel 22:44 speaks about being delivered from strife with enemies, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, suggesting a different approach to handling 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 Romans 12:19

2 Samuel 22:44 implies divine deliverance from enemies, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge and to leave room for God's wrath, highlighting a potential conflict in approach towards enemies.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

2 Samuel 22:44 involves deliverance from enemies, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 instructs feeding and providing for your enemy, which is a form of kindness instead of deliverance from them.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

2 Samuel 22:44 describes being set over nations and people, while Luke 6:27-28 emphasizes doing good to those who hate you, presenting contrasting responses to adversaries.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with James 4:10

2 Samuel 22:44 speaks of being exalted above nations, whereas James 4:10 suggests humility and that God will lift you up, offering differing perspectives on attaining elevation.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
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