Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God emphasizes that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, whereas 1 Chronicles 11:2 acknowledges David's leadership in battle as a basis for his kingship.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
God tells Samuel that the people have rejected Him as their king, yet in 1 Chronicles 11:2, the people recognize David as king.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:24
Samuel declares Saul as king over the people originally, conflicting with 1 Chronicles 11:2, where David is recognized as the true leader from the beginning.
1 Samuel 10:24: And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that [there is] none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. [God...: Heb. Let the king live]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:12-14
God promises David's offspring an eternal throne, contrasting 1 Chronicles 11:2's temporal acknowledgment by the people.
1 Chronicles 17:12-14: He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.
Paradox #1
1 Chronicles 11:2 mentions David as the leader of Israel even while Saul was king. A potential contradiction is that Saul, not David, was selected as the first king by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. This could cause confusion about leadership roles during Saul's reign.