Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David felt that God helped him beat his enemies just like water breaking through a dam. David was so happy that he named the place Baalperazim, which means "the place where God broke through."

2 Samuel 5:20: And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. [Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

While 2 Samuel 5:20 highlights the Lord's role in granting victory, Proverbs 21:31 emphasizes human preparation in battle.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:1

2 Samuel 5:20 describes God delivering a victory in battle, while Deuteronomy 20:1 commands people not to fear because God is with them, focusing on presence rather than direct intervention.

Deuteronomy 20:1: When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

2 Samuel 5:20 attributes victory to God’s intervention, whereas Psalm 127:1 implies efforts are in vain without God, highlighting dependency rather than direct intervention.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23

While 2 Samuel 5:20 speaks to God’s deliverance in a military context, Jeremiah 7:23 emphasizes obeying God's voice for prosperity, focusing on obedience over intervention.

Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
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