Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book 2 Samuel, David asked God if he should go to a city in Judah, and God told him to go to Hebron. This shows that David listened to God and wanted to do what God said.

2 Samuel 2:1: And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and leaning not on your own understanding, implying complete submission, whereas 2 Samuel 2:1 shows David actively seeking God's guidance but also making his own decisions.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse suggests asking God for wisdom directly, implying that wisdom comes directly from God, whereas 2 Samuel 2:1 involves an act of inquiry with a specific question rather than seeking wisdom.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, suggesting that human requests or decisions might not align with God's higher plans, whereas 2 Samuel 2:1 shows David asking God for specific direction regarding a move, potentially indicating a more human-focused interaction.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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