Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 24:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 24:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 24:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Araunah is being kind and generous by offering King David everything he needs to make a special gift to God. He gives David oxen and tools for the wood so David can make his sacrifice.

2 Samuel 24:22: And Araunah said unto David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what [seemeth] good unto him: behold, [here be] oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and [other] instruments of the oxen for wood.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24

Contradicts as it specifies building an altar of earth, while 2 Samuel 24:22 involves an altar built with specific tools and materials.

Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:19

Contradicts the notion of an unbiased offering given freely, as in 2 Samuel 24:22 the offering is given without cost.

Deuteronomy 16:19: Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. [words: or, matters]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 21:24

Contradicts by emphasizing that David insists on paying for the offerings, while in 2 Samuel 24:22 the property owner offered them without cost.

1 Chronicles 21:24: And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take [that] which [is] thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:27

Highlights the contradiction in the motive and acceptance of offerings, implying a 'without cost' offering as in 2 Samuel 24:22 may not be genuinely righteous.

Proverbs 21:27: The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind? [with...: Heb. in wickedness?]
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