Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joab was upset with the king for letting Abner go without punishing him. Joab didn't trust Abner and thought it was a mistake to let him leave.

2 Samuel 3:24: Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why [is] it [that] thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

While 2 Samuel 3:24 depicts a rebuke for perceived foolishness, Genesis 50:20 emphasizes God's sovereignty in turning adverse actions into good, suggesting a higher purpose beyond human judgement.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

2 Samuel 3:24 deals with questioning actions toward peace with enemies, whereas Proverbs 16:7 states that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, highlighting divine favor.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

2 Samuel 3:24 questions making peace with adversaries, but Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers as children of God, showing a divine endorsement of peace efforts.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse urges living peaceably with all men if possible, suggesting proactive peaceful relations, which contrasts with the castigation of peace-making in 2 Samuel 3:24.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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