Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of this book, a man came to David, wearing torn clothes and with dirt on his head, which showed he was very sad and upset. When he got to David, he bowed down to show respect and to give him news.

2 Samuel 1:2: It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and [so] it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:5-10

These verses describe a different account from the one given in 2 Samuel 1:2 regarding the Amalekite's report of Saul's death.

2 Samuel 1:5-10: And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:4-5

Contradicts 2 Samuel 1:2 as it states that Saul took his own life, while the Amalekite claims to have killed him according to his report in 2 Samuel 1:2.

1 Samuel 31:4-5: Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse...: or, mock me]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:4-5

Parallels 1 Samuel 31:4-5, meaning Saul fell upon his own sword, whereas the claim in 2 Samuel 1:2 involves an Amalekite.

1 Chronicles 10:4-5: Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse me: or, mock me]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:19

Samuel's prophecy foretold that Saul would die in battle with the Philistines, differing from the Amalekite's report in 2 Samuel 1:2.

1 Samuel 28:19: Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow [shalt] thou and thy sons [be] with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.
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