Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, King David wanted the leaders of Judah to hurry up and invite him back to his home as their king. He was surprised because everyone in Israel already wanted him back.

2 Samuel 19:11: And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, [even] to his house.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:19-20

Israel demanded a king to be like other nations, rejecting the idea of God directly ruling over them, which contradicts David calling for the return of monarchial reign in 2 Samuel 19:11.

1 Samuel 8:19-20: Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God expresses regret about giving Israel a king, contradicting the reinstatement of David as king as a positive event in 2 Samuel 19:11.

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19

Israel rejects God by asking for a king, in contrast to the acceptance of David’s kingship presented in 2 Samuel 19:11.

1 Samuel 10:19: And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.

Contradiction with Judges 8:23

Gideon refuses kingship, saying the Lord will rule over Israel, contradicting the human kingship that David represents in 2 Samuel 19:11.

Judges 8:23: And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12

Israel's desire for a king is seen as a lack of faith in God's protection, opposing the return to David's kingship as seen in 2 Samuel 19:11.

1 Samuel 12:12: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.
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