Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David was telling the two brothers, Rechab and Baanah, that God had always helped him and saved him from all his troubles. David trusted God to take care of him, and he wanted to make sure the brothers knew this too.

2 Samuel 4:9: And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, [As] the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to resist not evil and turn the other cheek, contradicting 2 Samuel 4:9 where David commends the slaying of his enemy.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking vengeance and leaving it to God, contrasting with David's reaction to his enemy's death in 2 Samuel 4:9.

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 Proverbs 24:17

This verse warns against rejoicing at the downfall of an enemy, which can contradict the tone of 2 Samuel 4:9 where David discusses the defeat of his foe.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" can be seen as contradicting David's acceptance of the act of killing in 2 Samuel 4:9.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises showing kindness to enemies, which contrasts with the violent reprisal found acceptable in 2 Samuel 4:9.

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