Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 7:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 7:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 7:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse means that the people of Israel were very sad and missed God for a long time because the special chest that represented Him stayed in a place called Kirjathjearim for twenty years. They really wanted to feel close to God again and be good friends with Him.

1 Samuel 7:2: And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:2-3

1 Samuel 7:2 states that the ark stayed in Kirjath-jearim for many years, but 2 Samuel 6:2-3 describes David taking the ark from there, seemingly contradicting the duration of events with the immediate action described.

2 Samuel 6:2-3: And David arose, and went with all the people that [were] with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth [between] the cherubims. [Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim] [whose name...: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 13:3-5

1 Samuel 7:2 mentions the ark staying in Kirjath-jearim under specific care, while 1 Chronicles 13:3-5 describes David and a large group bringing the ark from there, implying a more public and elaborate retrieval than suggested by the prolonged quiet stay mentioned.

1 Chronicles 13:3-5: And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul. [bring...: Heb. bring about]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 15:1-3

The verse in 1 Samuel suggests the ark was largely neglected, but 1 Chronicles 15:1-3 details David's careful planning and ceremonial approach, contrasting the notion of neglect with attention and celebration.

1 Chronicles 15:1-3: And [David] made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.
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