Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, this verse means that God will be kind and true to people who do good things, and the speaker (David) is saying thank you and promises to do something nice in return. It teaches that being kind and helping others is important, and it makes God and people happy.

2 Samuel 2:6: And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

God commands the destruction of the Amalekites, contradicting acts of kindness mentioned in 2 Samuel 2:6.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus commands to love enemies, contrasting with the reward for past kindness mentioned in 2 Samuel 2:6.

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 21:24

Advocates "eye for eye," which opposes the kindness and blessing context in 2 Samuel 2:6.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

Commands not to show mercy to certain nations, conflicting with the concept of kindness in 2 Samuel 2:6.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises giving food to enemies, which contrasts with the specific kindness rewarded to friends in 2 Samuel 2:6.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

Speaks of hating family for discipleship, opposing the familial loyalty expressed in 2 Samuel 2:6.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
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