Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story tells about two men, Rechab and Baanah, who pretended to get food but instead did something very sneaky and hurtful. They hurt someone and then ran away.

2 Samuel 4:6: And they came thither into the midst of the house, [as though] they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth [rib]: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:9

States that Hezron is the grandfather of Saul, which could imply a different lineage and not sufficiently align with the claims in 2 Samuel 4:6.

1 Chronicles 2:9: The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. [Ram: Gr. Aram] [Chelubai: or, Caleb]

Contradiction with Acts 1:18

Describes Judas' death by falling and his bowels gushing out, which is a different type of surprising event and fate compared to 2 Samuel 4:6.

Acts 1:18: Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Commands not to kill, which contradicts the murder mentioned in 2 Samuel 4:6.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the violent action in 2 Samuel 4:6.

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 25:21

Advises feeding your enemy when he is hungry, which contradicts with the ambush and murder in 2 Samuel 4:6.

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

Paradox #1

There is a contradiction between "2 Samuel 4:6" and the account in "2 Samuel 4:7". In one verse, it seems like the murder of Ish-bosheth occurs before the attackers enter his house, while the other verse describes them entering first and then killing him in his bed. This results in an inconsistency regarding the sequence of events.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or inconsistency with 2 Samuel 4:6 lies in the differing details found in some versions of the Bible regarding how Ish-bosheth was killed. In some versions, the verse either doesn't mention how the murder takes place or skips a step that is detailed more explicitly in other versions, potentially leading to confusion about the sequence of events or the method used.

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