Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 24:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 24:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 24:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that God spoke to the prophet Gad, who helped King David know what God wanted. It means that God was guiding David through the words of the prophet to make good choices.

2 Samuel 24:11: For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 21:9

This verse states that God spoke to Gad, David's seer, around the same event of David's census, yet in a different context, creating a contradictory account compared to 2 Samuel 24:11, which involves God speaking to Gad after David's actions and offering three choices for punishment.

1 Chronicles 21:9: And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying,

Paradox #1

In 2 Samuel 24:11, there is an inconsistency when compared to 1 Chronicles 21:9. Both passages describe the same event, but they present different details about the timing and the individuals involved. This can lead to confusion about the sequence of events and the characters' actions.

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