Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that Joab found out Abner had visited the king and left safely. Joab might have been curious or worried about why Abner came and now knew he wasn't in trouble.

2 Samuel 3:23: When Joab and all the host that [was] with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9

It speaks about covering offenses and promoting love, which contradicts the deceit and betrayal evident when Joab seeks vengeance.

Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, contrasting sharply with Joab's actions that disrupt the peace Abner and David were establishing.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

It advises leaving vengeance to God, whereas Joab takes matters into his own hands against Abner.

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 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages not to repay evil for evil, which Joab does by killing Abner in revenge.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, yet Joab's revenge ignores this guidance.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with James 1:20

States that human anger does not produce righteousness, opposing Joab's wrathful response.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commands to love enemies and pray for them, contrary to Joab's murder of Abner.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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