Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows a sad moment when Asahel was chasing Abner in a battle, but Abner didn't want to fight him and tried to stop him. Unfortunately, Asahel didn't listen, and Abner had to defend himself, which led to Asahel's death, and everyone who passed by that place stopped to see what had happened.

2 Samuel 2:23: Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth [rib], that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, [that] as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 2:23 as it commands, "Thou shalt not kill," while 2 Samuel 2:23 describes an instance of death in battle.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse promotes non-violence and turning the other cheek, contrasting with the violent encounter leading to death in 2 Samuel 2:23.

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.

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