Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows King David feeling very sad because a brave and important man in Israel has died. He is telling everyone how much they will miss this great leader.

2 Samuel 3:38: And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse emphasizes the downfall linked with pride, contrasting the honor given to a leader in 2 Samuel 3:38.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22

This verse advises not to esteem humans, indicating a contradiction to honoring leaders as seen in 2 Samuel 3:38.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Suggests that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, opposing the idea of exalting someone as great in 2 Samuel 3:38.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Mark 10:43-44

Emphasizes servant leadership, which might contradict the notion of a leader’s greatness implied in 2 Samuel 3:38.

Mark 10:43-44: But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in man, which contrasts with the high regard for leadership in 2 Samuel 3:38.

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.
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