Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the man is talking to David and telling him that he has run away from the place where the Israelite soldiers were camping. David is asking him where he has come from and the man explains he has escaped from Israel's camp.

2 Samuel 1:3: And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:4-5

These verses describe Saul's death by falling on his sword, which contradicts the account in 2 Samuel 1:3 where the Amalekite claims Saul asked him to kill him.

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 2 Samuel 1:6-10

These verses contain the Amalekite's account, inconsistent with 1 Samuel 31:4-5 where Saul takes his own life.

2 Samuel 1:6-10: And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:4-5

These verses also describe Saul's death by his own hand, conflicting with the Amalekite's testimony in 2 Samuel 1:3.

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]
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