Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that Abner was a powerful and scary man, so the other person was too afraid to speak back to him. It reminds us that sometimes people don't speak up because they are scared of those who seem stronger or more important.

2 Samuel 3:11: And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe." This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:11 by emphasizing trust in the Lord over fear of another person, whereas, in 2 Samuel 3:11, Ishbosheth is silent out of fear of Abner.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

"And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:11 by urging not to fear humans, unlike Ishbosheth, who feared Abner.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:11 by implying that fear should not control actions, conflicting with Ishbosheth's fear-induced silence.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:11 by promising divine support against fear, whereas Ishbosheth remains silent because of fear.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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