Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people were sad because Absalom, who they chose as their leader, had died, and they were wondering why no one was talking about bringing their old king back. It was like when a new leader doesn't work out, and everyone thinks about going back to the way things were before.

2 Samuel 19:10: And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? [speak...: Heb. are ye silent?]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse describes God's warning to Israel about rejecting Him as their king by asking for a human king, whereas 2 Samuel 19:10 involves discussion over bringing back the rejected human king, suggesting a transient loyalty.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

Here, God expresses His anger by stating He gave them a king in His anger and took him away in His wrath, showing divine disapproval of kingship, which contrasts with the people's debate on restoring their king in 2 Samuel 19:10.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

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