Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that King David was kind and wanted to help Mephibosheth, who was living in a faraway place. David wanted to care for him because of his promise to his friend Jonathan.

2 Samuel 9:5: Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Samuel 9:5 involves taking someone under protection, while Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies rather than focusing on alliances or conflicts.

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 James 2:3-4

2 Samuel 9:5 deals with privilege shown to Mephibosheth based on David's covenant, whereas James 2:3-4 warns against showing favoritism or partiality.

James 2:3-4: And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: [in...: or, well, or, seemly]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

2 Samuel 9:5 shows kindness from David as part of a pledge, while Proverbs 20:22 instructs not to repay anyone with evil, emphasizing waiting for the Lord for vindication.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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