Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that the king, David, was very sad when his friend Abner died. Everyone around him was sad too, and they all cried together.

2 Samuel 3:32: And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with the mourning and implicit enmity shown in 2 Samuel 3:32.

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;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse instructs not to rejoice when an enemy falls, whereas 2 Samuel 3:32 depicts sorrow for an enemy's death.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking personal vengeance, which contrasts with the mourning suggesting a personal vendetta in the context of 2 Samuel 3:32.

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 Ephesians 4:31

Calls to put away all bitterness, which contradicts the display of grief and implied bitterness in 2 Samuel 3:32.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Encourages waiting on the Lord for justice, opposing the display of vengeance through mourning in 2 Samuel 3:32.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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