Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God is telling David not to fight the enemies right away but to take a different way and surprise them from behind the trees. It shows that listening to God's guidance can help win battles in unexpected ways.

2 Samuel 5:23: And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; [but] fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

2 Samuel 5:23 demonstrates David seeking direct guidance from God, whereas Proverbs 3:5 encourages trust in the Lord without reliance on one's own understanding, highlighting a distinction between receiving direct answers and trusting without specific instruction.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse emphasizes that a man's way is not in himself and that he cannot direct his steps, potentially contrasting with David receiving a specific, actionable strategy from God.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Here, the heart of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps; it contradicts 2 Samuel 5:23 by highlighting the idea of human planning followed by divine direction, rather than direct divine instruction alone.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight the difference between God's ways and thoughts compared to humans, possibly contradicting the direct and clear guidance given to David in 2 Samuel 5:23.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Suggests that those who lack wisdom should ask God, whereas in 2 Samuel 5:23, David receives clear logistical military guidance without mention of seeking wisdom.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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