Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 24:20

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

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how Araunah, a farmer, was being respectful and kind to the king by bowing down to him when he arrived. It is a way to show honor and respect for someone important.

2 Samuel 24:20: And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1

This verse states that the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he incited David to take a census of Israel and Judah, whereas in 2 Samuel 24:20, Araunah sees David approaching and goes out to greet him respectfully. The focus in 24:20 is on the interaction between David and Araunah, not the motive behind David’s actions being a result of divine anger.

2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

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