Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the men of Judah all felt the same way in their hearts, like they were one person, and they wanted the king to come back with all his helpers.

2 Samuel 19:14: And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as [the heart of] one man; so that they sent [this word] unto the king, Return thou, and all thy servants.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 16:5-8

This passage describes a man from Saul's family cursing David, illustrating division and hostility among tribes, contradicting the unity seen in 2 Samuel 19:14.

2 Samuel 16:5-8: And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name [was] Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. [he came forth...: or, he still came forth and cursed]

Contradiction with Judges 12:4

The Gileadites fought against the Ephraimites, which shows intertribal conflict contrary to the unanimous agreement in 2 Samuel 19:14.

Judges 12:4: Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites [are] fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, [and] among the Manassites.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:19-20

Israel demanded a king to lead them like other nations, signifying a rejection of collective decision-making, opposite to the consensus in David's support in 2 Samuel 19:14.

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 2 Chronicles 10:19

Israel rebelled against the house of David, indicating a lack of unity compared to the unified support in 2 Samuel 19:14.

2 Chronicles 10:19: And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16

Israel rejected Rehoboam and divided from the house of David, conflicting with the wholehearted support of David shown in 2 Samuel 19:14.

1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
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