Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 23:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 23:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 23:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, these words are the last important things King David, who was chosen by God and loved to write songs, wanted to tell everyone. David, who was a special king and loved God very much, is sharing his final thoughts.

2 Samuel 23:1: Now these [be] the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man [who was] raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:2-3

These verses emphasize human ignorance and lack of wisdom, contradicting the assertive declaration of David as "the sweet psalmist of Israel" and a source of divine insight in 2 Samuel 23:1.

Proverbs 30:2-3: Surely I [am] more brutish than [any] man, and have not the understanding of a man.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse highlights the exaltation of the humble and humbling of the exalted, contrasting with the elevated status of David as portrayed in 2 Samuel 23:1.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

James emphasizes God's opposition to the proud and favor to the humble, which can be seen as opposing the lofty self-description in 2 Samuel 23:1.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:28

This verse foretells the kingdom being taken from Saul, indicating a divine shift, contrasting with the assured continuity and legacy suggested in 2 Samuel 23:1.

1 Samuel 15:28: And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, [that is] better than thou.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:4

Elijah’s view of himself as no better than his ancestors contradicts the glorified depiction of David in 2 Samuel 23:1.

1 Kings 19:4: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers. [for himself: Heb. for his life]
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