Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Joab and Abishai were chasing Abner, and they kept going until the sun set. They reached a hill called Ammah, which is near a place called Giah, next to the wilderness of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 2:24: Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that [lieth] before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Samuel 2:24 depicts a pursuit during warfare, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who persecute you.

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 Exodus 14:14

2 Samuel 2:24 describes an active engagement in battle, but Exodus 14:14 states that the Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

The pursuit of enemies in 2 Samuel 2:24 stands in contrast to Proverbs 25:21-22, which advises feeding and giving drink to your enemy, promoting a peaceful resolution rather than continued conflict.

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 Romans 12:19

2 Samuel 2:24 involves seeking retribution through pursuit, yet Romans 12:19 urges believers not to avenge themselves but leave wrath to God.

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 Isaiah 2:4

2 Samuel 2:24 involves military pursuit, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will resolve disputes peacefully and no longer engage in war.

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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