Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Adoram was the person in charge of collecting money for the king, and Jehoshaphat was the one who wrote down important things that happened. This helped the king keep track of everything.

2 Samuel 20:24: And Adoram [was] over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud [was] recorder: [recorder: or, remembrancer]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:6

2 Samuel 20:24 states that Adoram was over the tribute, while 1 Kings 4:6 lists Adoniram over the tribute, suggesting a difference in name for the same role across different texts.

1 Kings 4:6: And Ahishar [was] over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the tribute. [tribute: or, levy]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in 2 Samuel 20:24 might relate to the differing accounts of the list of officials or roles in David's kingdom found elsewhere in the Bible, particularly in the distribution or naming of positions such as administrators and overseers in other chapters or books. Differences in names and titles in other lists can cause confusion or appear inconsistent.

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