Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 8:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 8:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 8:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows that God helped David win a big battle by defeating a lot of enemies who were trying to help another king. It teaches that David was strong and successful because God was on his side.

2 Samuel 8:5: And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that the enemies of a person at peace with God will be at peace with them, contradicting the notion of conflict in 2 Samuel 8:5.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, which runs counter to the act of defeating enemies described in 2 Samuel 8:5.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living at peace with everyone, contrasted with the military actions in 2 Samuel 8:5.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse advises against taking up the sword, which contradicts the military victory described in 2 Samuel 8:5.

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?
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