Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story is about God sending a man named Nathan to tell King David a lesson. Nathan starts by telling David about a rich man and a poor man to help David understand something important.

2 Samuel 12:1: And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

Contrary to 2 Samuel 12:1 where the Lord sends Nathan to David without prior prophetic announcement, Amos 3:7 suggests that God reveals His plans through His prophets before action.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1

In contrast to 2 Samuel 12:1 where God communicates directly through Nathan to a specific individual, Hebrews 1:1 describes a broader and varied communication style from God through many prophets over different times.

Hebrews 1:1: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

This verse implies God communicates with prophets through visions and dreams, which differs from 2 Samuel 12:1 where God sends Nathan with a message directly.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

It highlights God's unconventional and incomprehensible methods, whereas in 2 Samuel 12:1, God's method of sending Nathan is straightforward and direct.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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