Contradiction with 2 Samuel 13:39
This verse shows King David's desire to see Absalom, contradicting 2 Samuel 14:1 where David refrains from initiating Absalom's return.
2 Samuel 13:39: And [the soul of] king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. [longed: or, was consumed]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 14:24
Here, Absalom is not allowed to see David upon his return, contradicting 2 Samuel 14:1 where there is mention of David's heart towards Absalom.
2 Samuel 14:24: And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 15:6
Absalom gains the people's favor, contradicting 2 Samuel 14:1 as it suggests a lack of reconciliation or favor between David and Absalom initially.
2 Samuel 15:6: And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 18:33
David mourns Absalom's death, which contrasts with 2 Samuel 14:1 where there is implied initial reluctance to bring Absalom back.
2 Samuel 18:33: And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!