Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 4:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 4:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 4:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story shows how some people did something very mean and hurtful by harming a person in his own home. Christians might learn from this that hurting others is wrong and that God wants us to be kind instead.

2 Samuel 4:7: For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his bedchamber, and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and gat them away through the plain all night.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the act of murder described in 2 Samuel 4:7.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" contradicts the betrayal and killing found in 2 Samuel 4:7.

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

"Hands that shed innocent blood" contradicts the action of killing in 2 Samuel 4:7.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" contradicts taking justice into one's own hands as seen in 2 Samuel 4:7.

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 Leviticus 19:18

"Thou shalt not avenge" contradicts the retribution act in 2 Samuel 4:7.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" contradicts the use of violence depicted in 2 Samuel 4:7.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17

"Cease to do evil; Learn to do well" contrasts with the evil act committed in 2 Samuel 4:7.

Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Samuel 4:7 could be the act of murder and betrayal. The verse describes an act of violence and treachery, which conflicts with other biblical teachings that condemn murder and promote love and loyalty. This creates a tension between the violent actions in the story and the broader moral teachings of the Bible.

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