Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Joab was saying that because someone spoke up, God saved the people from fighting with each other. He believed that if no one had talked, everyone would have stopped fighting by morning.

2 Samuel 2:27: And Joab said, [As] God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother. [in the...: Heb. from the morning] [gone...: or, gone away]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse encourages peacemakers as blessed, whereas 2 Samuel 2:27 reflects on halting further bloodshed, showing a reactive approach to peace rather than proactive.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with everyone, as much as possible, whereas 2 Samuel 2:27 displays peace coming only after conflict has escalated.

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

Contradiction with James 3:18

Speaks about the fruit of righteousness being sown in peace, highlighting a proactive sowing of peace, unlike the reactive resolution in 2 Samuel 2:27.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Urges loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, differing from the context of 2 Samuel 2:27 where reconciliation follows conflict.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20

States that those who promote peace have joy, emphasizing proactive peace efforts not initially seen in the scenario leading to 2 Samuel 2:27.

Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
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