Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David is saying he is willing to look silly or act in a lowly way because he is doing it for God. He believes the people watching, like the servant girls, will still respect him because he is being true and joyful in his worship.

2 Samuel 6:22: And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. [of the...: or, of the handmaids of my servants]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:4

Encourages a meek and quiet spirit, contrasting with David's willingness to appear more undignified.

1 Peter 3:4: But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:12

Warns that before destruction the heart of man is haughty, contrasting David's attitude of humility.

Proverbs 18:12: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Advises to humble oneself before the Lord, while David claims he will be more undignified.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Instructs submission to one another with humility, contrasting David's proud declaration.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

States that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting David's willingness to be lightly esteemed.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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