Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 17:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 17:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 17:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Absalom chose Amasa to be the leader of his army instead of Joab. Amasa was related to Joab because his mother, Abigail, was Joab's aunt.

2 Samuel 17:25: And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa [was] a man's son, whose name [was] Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother. [Ithra an Israelite: or, Jether an Ishmaelite] [Abigail: Heb. Abigal] [Nahash: or, Jesse]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:17

This verse states that Abigail bore Amasa with Jether the Ishmaelite, contradicting 2 Samuel 17:25, which says Ithra the Israelite.

1 Chronicles 2:17: And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa [was] Jether the Ishmeelite. [Jether...: also called, Ithra an Israelite]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 2 Samuel 17:25 could be related to differing accounts of family lineage or genealogy. Specifically, the verse mentions certain family relations that might not align with other parts of the Bible, leading to questions about the consistency of these genealogical details. This may create confusion about the accuracy of family connections or ancestral lines described in different sections of the scriptures.

Paradox #2

In 2 Samuel 17:25, there is a historical inconsistency regarding a character's lineage. The verse references Amasa, mentioning his mother was Abigail, daughter of Nahash. However, in another part of the Bible, 1 Chronicles 2:16-17, Abigail is mentioned as the daughter of Jesse, making her the sister of David. This inconsistency has led to debates about whether there might be confusion or different traditions regarding Amasa's family background.

Paradox #3

The potential numerical inconsistency is related to the genealogy of Amasa. In 2 Samuel 17:25, Amasa is described as the son of Jether, an Israelite. However, in 1 Chronicles 2:17, he is mentioned as the son of Jether, an Ishmaelite. This could be seen as a contradiction regarding Jether's ethnicity.

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