Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 20:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 20:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 20:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Sheva was a scribe who wrote things down, and Zadok and Abiathar were special helpers to God called priests.

2 Samuel 20:25: And Sheva [was] scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar [were] the priests:

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:17

Contradicts 2 Samuel 20:25 by listing Ahimelech the son of Abiathar as priest, whereas 2 Samuel 20:25 mentions Abiathar as a priest during the same period.

2 Samuel 8:17: And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, [were] the priests; and Seraiah [was] the scribe; [scribe: or, secretary]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse relates to the name of a character who serves as the recorder. In this verse, he is called "Sheva," but in another part of the Bible, specifically in 1 Chronicles 18:16, he is referred to as "Shavsha." This difference in names can be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency in historical records.

Paradox #2

In 2 Samuel 20:25, there is a numerical inconsistency when comparing this verse with 1 Chronicles 18:16. The conflict lies in the name of the person holding the position of the recorder: in 2 Samuel 20:25, the name is "Sheva," whereas, in 1 Chronicles 18:16, it is "Shavsha." Additionally, some translations use "Seraiah" or "Shisha" in other related contexts, adding to the confusion. This difference in naming might cause inconsistencies in identifying the person in question.

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