Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells that Asahel was buried in his family's grave in Bethlehem after he died. Then, Joab and his men traveled all night and reached Hebron when the sun was coming up.

2 Samuel 2:32: And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which [was in] Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse says "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the acceptance of death in battle in 2 Samuel 2:32.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," which contrasts with the conflict in 2 Samuel 2:32.

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 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, differing from the context of battle in 2 Samuel 2:32.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about turning swords into plowshares, proposing peace rather than the warfare seen in 2 Samuel 2:32.

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]

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

This verse advocates for pursuing things that make for peace, which contrasts with the hostilities in 2 Samuel 2:32.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
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