Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that David's men won a big fight, where many of the enemy soldiers were defeated. It tells us about a battle where David’s group was stronger than the others.

2 Samuel 2:31: But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, [so that] three hundred and threescore men died.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the act of killing described in 2 Samuel 2:31.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," which is in contrast to the hostility and conflict depicted in 2 Samuel 2:31.

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 Romans 12:17

This verse tells not to repay any man evil for evil, conflicting with the retributive nature of the event in 2 Samuel 2:31.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Instructs to "do good to them which hate you," which contradicts the act of warfare and killing in 2 Samuel 2:31.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises not to say, "I will recompense evil," which contradicts the seeking of vengeance displayed in 2 Samuel 2:31.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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