Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 24:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 24:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 24:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that God was giving King David a choice between three different punishments because of something bad that was done. David had to decide which one would happen next.

2 Samuel 24:12: Go and say unto David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three [things]; choose thee one of them, that I may [do it] unto thee.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 21:11-12

This verse offers different specifics about the choices presented to David by God through the prophet Gad, differing in the details of the punishments and their durations.

1 Chronicles 21:11-12: So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose thee [Choose...: Heb. Take to thee]

Paradox #1

There is a contradiction between 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21 in the Bible. In 2 Samuel 24, it says God incited David to take a census, while in 1 Chronicles 21, it says Satan incited David to do it. This creates inconsistency between the two accounts regarding who prompted David's action.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this situation could be that God's decision to punish David for conducting a census appears to conflict with the notion of a just and fair God, especially when it seems that the people suffer the consequences of David’s actions. This raises questions about collective punishment and the fairness of punishing others for the actions of a leader.

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