Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse tells us that David and his men found statues of other gods and decided to destroy them by burning them. It shows that David wanted to follow only one true God and not worship any other idols.

2 Samuel 5:21: And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them. [burned...: or, took them away]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse instructs to have no other gods, which contradicts the collection of idolatrous images in 2 Samuel 5:21.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:5

This verse commands the destruction of idols, contradicting the act of leaving idols behind in 2 Samuel 5:21.

Deuteronomy 7:5: But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. [their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:18

This verse prophesies the abolishment of idols, contrasting the preservation in 2 Samuel 5:21.

Isaiah 2:18: And the idols he shall utterly abolish. [he...: or, shall utterly pass away]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4

This verse states that idols are nothing, conflicting with the significance of taking idols as spoils in 2 Samuel 5:21.

1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:5

This verse instructs to put to death earthly nature, including idolatry, which conflicts with the taking of idols in 2 Samuel 5:21.

Colossians 3:5: Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse is that it describes taking enemy idols and images, which could conflict with the broader biblical teaching against idolatry. Taking these items might seem to value or acknowledge them, even though other parts of the Bible strictly prohibit worshipping idols.

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