Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 9:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 9:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 9:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse shows how King David wanted to take care of Mephibosheth by giving him a place at his table and having Ziba's family work the land to provide food for him. It teaches about kindness and taking care of others, especially those who need help.

2 Samuel 9:10: Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in [the fruits], that thy master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts as it teaches to love and do good to enemies, whereas 2 Samuel 9:10 involves providing provisions for potential rival.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding an enemy out of kindness, contrasting with strategic alliances in 2 Samuel 9:10.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages kindness to enemies as an act of goodness, unlike the obligatory duty in 2 Samuel 9:10.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Advocates lending and doing good without expecting return to all, opposing the specific beneficiary action in 2 Samuel 9:10.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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