Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, Abner, who was a leader of King Saul's army, helped Saul's son, Ishbosheth, become king in another place called Mahanaim. This was important because it showed that Saul's family still wanted to be in charge.

2 Samuel 2:8: But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; [Saul's host: Heb. the host which was Saul's] [Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:1

In 1 Samuel 16:1, God instructs Samuel to anoint David as king, while 2 Samuel 2:8 describes Abner making Ishbosheth king, contradicting God's choice.

1 Samuel 16:1: And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:3

In 2 Samuel 5:3, David is made king over all Israel, in contrast to Ishbosheth being made king over Israel in 2 Samuel 2:8.

2 Samuel 5:3: So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:3

In 1 Chronicles 11:3, David is confirmed as king over all Israel, contradicting Ishbosheth's kingship in 2 Samuel 2:8.

1 Chronicles 11:3: Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. [by: Heb. by the hand of]
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