Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:13

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According to many Christian interpretations, King David is telling Amasa that they are family, and he wants Amasa to be the leader of his army instead of Joab. David is making a promise, saying that if he doesn’t do this, he hopes God will punish him.

2 Samuel 19:13: And say ye to Amasa, [Art] thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:1

This verse describes God's choice of David as king, contrasting with David's appointment of Amasa over Joab which reflects a human decision.

1 Samuel 16:1: And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23

Samuel declares that rebellion is like witchcraft and stubbornness as iniquity, implying that appointing a rebellious person like Amasa (who previously fought against David) contradicts divine obedience.

1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]

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