Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, Saul's son had two important helpers named Baanah and Rechab, who were brothers from the Benjamin tribe. They were in charge of some of Saul's soldiers and came from a place called Beeroth.

2 Samuel 4:2: And Saul's son had two men [that were] captains of bands: the name of the one [was] Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin: [other: Heb. second]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 26:9

This verse contradicts the idea of harming the Lord's anointed, as David advises against it, while 2 Samuel 4:2 discusses the murder of Ishbosheth, a king.

1 Samuel 26:9: And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the actions of Rechab and Baanah who killed Ishbosheth.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, which contradicts the implied motives in 2 Samuel 4:2 for Ishbosheth's murder to secure David's favor.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving enemies and not harming them, which contradicts the betrayal and murder described in 2 Samuel 4:2.

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 6:16-17

These verses list actions God hates, including the shedding of innocent blood, contradicting the murder in 2 Samuel 4:2.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
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