Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king was very sad and upset about Abner's death because he thought Abner didn't deserve to die in a silly or pointless way. The king wanted to show that Abner's death was unfair and not a good thing.

2 Samuel 3:33: And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, which contrasts with the lamentation over Abner's death, an enemy of David's kingdom.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses instruct aiding an enemy in distress, which can be seen as contradictory to expressing sorrow over their death.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Encouraging kindness to one's enemy contrasts with mourning for intervention in their demise.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus’s teaching to love enemies contrasts with lamenting their death, highlighting active love rather than mourning.

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 Romans 12:20

Advises feeding an enemy, contradicting mourning at their death without prior mercy.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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