Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 19:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 19:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 19:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king, who is very important, is coming back, and the people of Judah are going to meet him to help him cross the river. They want to welcome him and show they are happy he is back.

2 Samuel 19:15: So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:5

Contradicts by stating that David reigned over Israel and Judah from Jerusalem for the fullness of his reign rather than briefly leaving, as implied by the return in 2 Samuel 19:15.

2 Samuel 5:5: In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse describes David's anointing as king, which seems inconsistent with him having to return to reclaim kingship, as indicated in 2 Samuel 19:15.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:3

Indicates that David was made king over all of Israel, which could seem contradictory considering later division and return to power in 2 Samuel 19:15.

2 Samuel 5:3: So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:12

States Solomon sat upon the throne after David, which seems inconsistent with the continual issues of rulership implied by David's return in 2 Samuel 19:15.

1 Kings 2:12: Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.
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