Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem and ate at the king's table all the time, even though he could not walk. This shows the king's kindness to him, just like God shows kindness to us.

2 Samuel 9:13: So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses claimed he was slow of speech and tongue, while 2 Samuel 9:13 mentions Mephibosheth being lame but does not refer to any speech difficulties.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with John 9:3

Jesus says a man's blindness was not due to sin, while 2 Samuel 9:13 mentions Mephibosheth's lameness without attributing it to sin.

John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

Contradiction with Acts 3:8

A lame man is healed and walks, unlike Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:13, who remained lame.

Acts 3:8: And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:6

The prophecy states that the lame will leap, contrasting with Mephibosheth’s continuous condition as lame in 2 Samuel 9:13.

Isaiah 35:6: Then shall the lame [man] leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
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