Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David was the leader for the people of Judah in a place called Hebron for seven years and six months. This tells us how long he was king there before becoming leader of more people.

2 Samuel 2:11: And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. [time: Heb. number of days]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:1

Talks about the beginning of creation, which contrasts with the specific historical context of David's reign.

Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Commands not to kill, while the context of 2 Samuel 2 involves conflict and battles.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love enemies, contrasting with the hostilities in 2 Samuel 2.

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

Advises against seeking vengeance, which contrasts with the bloodshed in 2 Samuel 2.

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 1 John 4:8

Describes God as love, contrasting with the turmoil of David's early kingship.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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