Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse commands to love your enemies, which contradicts 2 Samuel 8:14 where David subjugated and put garrisons in Edom, implying domination rather than love.
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," contradicts the military conquests and subjugation described in 2 Samuel 8:14.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, whereas 2 Samuel 8:14 depicts human retribution and expansion.
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 Proverbs 25:21-22
This teaching to feed your enemy opposes the conquest and subjugation narrative of 2 Samuel 8:14.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This prophecy of beating swords into plowshares and not learning war contrasts with the military actions taken in 2 Samuel 8:14.
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 Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, this passage envisions a time of peace contrary to the warfare context of 2 Samuel 8:14.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Encourages doing good to those who hate you, which is opposite to the conquest and imposition of rule seen in 2 Samuel 8:14.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction related to 2 Samuel 8:14 involves differing accounts of David's military campaigns. In this verse, it mentions David's conquests, but other parts of the Bible offer varying details about the outcomes and the territories involved, leading to inconsistencies in the historical narrative. These differences can cause confusion when trying to reconcile the timelines and events described in different biblical books.