Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:2
Saul is described as the chosen one, contradicting David being anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13.
1 Samuel 9:2: And he had a son, whose name [was] Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and [there was] not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward [he was] higher than any of the people.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:1
Saul is anointed by Samuel as king, conflicting with David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16:13.
1 Samuel 10:1: Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured [it] upon his head, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath anointed thee [to be] captain over his inheritance?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35
The Lord regrets making Saul king, implying a rejection before David's anointing, potentially contradicting the need for David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16:13.
1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:5-6
Adonijah claims kingship, suggesting alternative succession contrary to David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16:13.
1 Kings 1:5-6: Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. [be king: Heb. reign]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:8-9
Ish-bosheth is made king over Israel, indicating resistance to David's rule after his anointing in 1 Samuel 16:13.
2 Samuel 2:8-9: 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]
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be related to the timeline of events. In 1 Samuel 16:13, David is anointed as king. However, later in 1 Samuel 17, David is introduced to King Saul as if they are meeting for the first time. This inconsistency raises questions about the sequence of events and how familiar Saul was with David after his anointing.
Paradox #2
1 Samuel 16:13 talks about the anointing of David as king. A potential contradiction could be seen in the idea that God chooses one person for greatness over others, which might seem unfair or inconsistent with the belief in equality and impartiality. It could raise questions about destiny versus personal choice, as well as why God would choose David over his brothers or other people.