Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Abner told King David that he would bring all the people of Israel together to support David as their king. David trusted Abner and let him go peacefully to help make this happen.

2 Samuel 3:21: And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:15

This verse states that the people rejected God's statutes and His covenant, whereas 2 Samuel 3:21 involves an agreement and covenant being formed.

2 Kings 17:15: And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that [were] round about them, [concerning] whom the LORD had charged them, that they should not do like them.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, which contrasts with 2 Samuel 3:21 where human agreements are prioritized.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

It warns against relying on human alliances instead of seeking the Lord, in contrast to the agreement between David and Abner in 2 Samuel 3:21.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse curses reliance on man rather than God, conflicting with the agreement made in 2 Samuel 3:21.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Advises not to put trust in princes, while 2 Samuel 3:21 involves trusting Abner to bring Israel to David.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
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