Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, strangers will go away and feel scared in their hiding spots. This means that people who do not know God will not be able to stay safe when He is in charge.

2 Samuel 22:46: Strangers shall fade away, and they shall be afraid out of their close places.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when your enemies fall, contrasting the triumph over enemies implied in 2 Samuel 22:46.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the idea of them fading away or trembling as seen in 2 Samuel 22:46.

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 12:20

This verse suggests feeding and caring for your enemies, contrary to the vanquishing of foes described in 2 Samuel 22:46.

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 Exodus 23:4-5

These verses advocate helping your enemy's distressed animals, promoting a form of kindness instead of the hostility implied in 2 Samuel 22:46.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Here, Jesus tells to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which is at odds with the depiction of enemies fading and trembling in 2 Samuel 22:46.

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