Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse can be understood as God telling the people to be brave and strong because Saul, their leader, is gone, and now God has chosen David to be the new leader. It shows that even when things change, God is with them and has a plan.

2 Samuel 2:7: Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. [be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

2 Samuel 2:7 encourages strength and support for leadership in battle, whereas Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek, promoting non-violence.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

2 Samuel 2:7 implies support for military action and leadership, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against seeking vengeance, leaving it to God instead.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

2 Samuel 2:7 supports strong leadership in conflict, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 advises to feed and give drink to your enemy, promoting a peaceful approach.

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 James 1:20

2 Samuel 2:7 aligns with supporting might, whereas James 1:20 states that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, discouraging anger-driven actions.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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