Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 17:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 17:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 17:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, God is telling David that He chose him from being a simple shepherd to become the leader of His people, Israel. God wants David to remember that it was His choice and guidance that made him a king.

1 Chronicles 17:7: Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, [even] from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: [from following: Heb. from after]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11

This verse indicates that David was a shepherd boy, which might imply a humble beginning contradicting the promise of kingship.

1 Samuel 16:11: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:13

This verse suggests that David's offspring would build the house for God, contradicting the implication that David himself would have a direct role.

2 Samuel 7:13: He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
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