Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of 2 Samuel, David is telling a man not to be scared because he wants to be kind to him for his friend Jonathan’s sake. He promises to give the man back his family’s land and let him eat at the king’s table always.

2 Samuel 9:7: And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:9

This verse suggests evil-doers will be cut off, while 2 Samuel 9:7 shows kindness to a descendant of Saul, whose house was at odds with David.

Psalm 37:9: For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just is blessed, but David blesses the house of Saul's descendant despite Saul's unjust actions against David.

Proverbs 10:7: The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse supports showing kindness to enemies, which aligns with 2 Samuel 9:7 rather than contradicting it.

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 1 Samuel 15:23

This verse depicts rebellion leading to rejection by God, while 2 Samuel 9:7 shows mercy despite Saul's house previously being rejected.

1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]

Contradiction with Matthew 18:21-22

Encourages unlimited forgiveness, whereas 2 Samuel 9:7 describes a specific act of kindness rather than an ongoing disposition.

Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
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