Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that Abner is trying to tell Asahel to stop chasing him and maybe go after someone else for a fight, but Asahel doesn’t listen and keeps following Abner. This story is about choices and listening to advice.

2 Samuel 2:21: And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him. [armour: or, spoil]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts with the allowance of pursuing and potentially killing in battle.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil" contradicts the pursuit of an opponent with the intention to fight or kill.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves" contradicts the act of taking vengeance in battle.

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

Advises kindness to enemies, which may contrast with the option to harm them in pursuit.

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 John 18:36

"My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight" contrasts earthly battles and defense.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" warns against fighting and killing, in contrast to martial actions.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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