Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, God helped make a man named Ishbosheth the king over different places in Israel. This means God was helping his people find a leader to guide them.

2 Samuel 2:9: And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:16

This verse promises the establishment of David's kingdom forever, while 2 Samuel 2:9 shows a divided kingdom under Ishbosheth.

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:12

This verse states Solomon's kingdom was firmly established, contradicting the divided kingship under Ishbosheth described in 2 Samuel 2:9.

1 Kings 2:12: Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:5

Stating that God chose Solomon for the throne, which contradicts Ishbosheth being made king as described in 2 Samuel 2:9.

1 Chronicles 28:5: And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:36

This verse highlights the promise for David's line to have a light in Jerusalem, contrasting with Ishbosheth’s rule in the northern tribes.

1 Kings 11:36: And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. [light: Heb. lamp, or, candle]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:13

God's promise to preserve one tribe for David's lineage contradicts Ishbosheth ruling over several tribes.

1 Kings 11:13: Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; [but] will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.

Paradox #1

2 Samuel 2:9 mentions Ish-Bosheth being made king over certain regions, but there are inconsistencies with other passages that suggest David had more influence over Israel at that time. Additionally, some regions listed don't align perfectly with known territorial boundaries of that period.

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