Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, a woman's husband was very sad because she had to leave, and he followed her while crying. Then a man named Abner told him to go back home, so he did.

2 Samuel 3:16: And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned. [along...: Heb. going and weeping]

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

This verse endorses the unity of a husband and wife, contradicting 2 Samuel 3:16 where a wife is taken from her husband.

Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:6

This verse emphasizes that what God has joined together, let no one separate, opposing the action in 2 Samuel 3:16 where a marriage is disrupted.

Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

This verse advises against a wife departing from her husband, conflicting with the situation in 2 Samuel 3:16 where a wife is forcibly taken from her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:

Contradiction with Malachi 2:16

This verse speaks against divorce and separation, thereby clashing with the forced separation in 2 Samuel 3:16.

Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:31

This verse parallels Genesis 2:24 regarding the unity of marriage, contrasting the scenario in 2 Samuel 3:16 where a marital union is broken.

Ephesians 5:31: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in the situation described could be about the treatment of women as property or collateral in political negotiations. This reflects a broader conflict within some parts of the Bible, where cultural practices conflict with modern views on individual rights and equality.

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