Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 24:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 24:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 24:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Araunah, who was a generous man, gave some gifts to the king and wished that God would be happy with the king. This shows how important it is to give from the heart and be kind to others.

2 Samuel 24:23: All these [things] did Araunah, [as] a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, The LORD thy God accept thee.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:24

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 24:23 as it states that David insisted on paying for the threshing floor, whereas 2 Samuel 24:23 suggests that Araunah was willing to give it all to David for free.

2 Samuel 24:24: And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy [it] of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

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