Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advocates for loving enemies and praying for persecutors, contradicting the concept of defeating and subduing them as described in 2 Samuel 8:1.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," contrasts with the military conquests and battles in 2 Samuel 8:1.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking vengeance and emphasizes letting God enforce justice, which contrasts with the active subjugation seen in 2 Samuel 8:1.
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 Isaiah 2:4
Speaks of beating swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, opposing the warring actions in 2 Samuel 8:1.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," suggesting a different philosophy than the victorious battles in 2 Samuel 8:1.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Paradox #1
Some contradictions arise from the biblical account in 2 Samuel 8:1 concerning the capture of an entity or territory due to different translations and interpretations of the text. There may be inconsistencies when comparing this event with other texts, like 1 Chronicles 18:1, which describes similar military achievements but with slight variations. These differences might be due to different author perspectives, scribal errors, or copying traditions that altered the geographical and political details over time. This can lead to debates about the historical accuracy and context of the events described.