Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse is about a special fight between two groups of twelve people each, where one group followed Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, and the other group followed David. It shows how people were picking sides during a time of big decisions and battles.

2 Samuel 2:15: Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which [pertained] to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contrasting the mutual combat and killing in 2 Samuel 2:15.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse pronounces a blessing on peacemakers, contrasting with the conflict and violence seen in 2 Samuel 2:15.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises, "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men," which contradicts the violent confrontation in 2 Samuel 2:15.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Admonishes that "A soft answer turneth away wrath," which contrasts with the escalation to violence in 2 Samuel 2:15.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom from above as "peaceable, gentle," unlike the aggressive actions in 2 Samuel 2:15.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Urges to "Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you," a stark contrast to the combative narrative in 2 Samuel 2:15.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Advises, "See that none render evil for evil unto any man," opposed to the mutual harm in 2 Samuel 2:15.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Romans 13:10

States "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour," contrary to the harm inflicted among adversaries in 2 Samuel 2:15.

Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Suggests aiding your enemy, starkly opposing the adversarial violence described in 2 Samuel 2:15.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Envisions a future where nations beat swords into plowshares, contrary to the deadly conflict depicted in 2 Samuel 2:15.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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