Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story shows that David was a kind and welcoming leader. He made a big meal for Abner and his friends to show friendship and peace.

2 Samuel 3:20: So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that [were] with him a feast.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:26

This verse speaks of a righteous person like a muddied spring if they yield to the wicked, contradicting Abner's seeming righteousness in visiting David.

Proverbs 25:26: A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

Advises being wise as serpents and harmless as doves, contradicting Abner's potentially deceptive actions in meeting David.

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:8

Describes words smoother than butter with war in heart, contradicting Abner's peaceful visit to David in the context of underlying conflict.

Jeremiah 9:8: Their tongue [is as] an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: [one] speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. [in heart: Heb. in the midst of him] [his wait: or, wait for him]

Contradiction with James 4:4

States friendship with the world is enmity with God, contradicting forming alliances such as Abner's with David.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises not being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contradicting David accepting a feast with Abner, a former adversary.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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