Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:1-4
This verse describes the death of Saul, stating he fell on his own sword to avoid capture, contradicting the idea of his continued leadership seen in the chronicles of those supporting David.
1 Samuel 31:1-4: Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. [slain: or, wounded]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Describes the anointing of David as king over all Israel, suggesting a transition of power that conflicts with the notion of continuing loyalty to Saul's line seen in some verses.
2 Samuel 5:1-3: Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we [are] thy bone and thy flesh.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:3
Indicates David's anointing as king over Israel by the elders, presenting a contrast between the period of Saul's influence and David's reign.
1 Chronicles 11:3: Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. [by: Heb. by the hand of]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:8-10
Chronicles Ishbosheth, Saul's son, reigning over Israel after Saul's death, implying a separate power center than Samuel's account of David's support.
2 Samuel 2:8-10: But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; [Saul's host: Heb. the host which was Saul's] [Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 3:1
Details the long war between the house of Saul and the house of David, highlighting the intensifying sagas contrary to passages like 1 Chronicles 12:11 that enumerate David's supporters.
2 Samuel 3:1: Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.