Contradiction with 2 Samuel 11:1
This verse sets the scene for David's actions by noting it was a time when kings go off to war, yet David remained in Jerusalem, which contrasts with him later summoning Uriah for a report in 2 Samuel 11:7.
2 Samuel 11:1: And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth [to battle], that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. [after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 23:39
This verse lists Uriah the Hittite among David’s mighty men, suggesting a level of honor and loyalty that contrasts with David's summoning of him in 2 Samuel 11:7 to cover his own sin.
2 Samuel 23:39: Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:5
This verse highlights that David did what was right except in the case of Uriah the Hittite, contrasting the lack of confrontation or acknowledgment of wrongdoing in 2 Samuel 11:7.
1 Kings 15:5: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This commandment against murder stands in contrast to David's later actions following 2 Samuel 11:7, where David plots Uriah’s death.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
This commandment against adultery directly contradicts David’s actions with Bathsheba, leading to the circumstances of 2 Samuel 11:7.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.