Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book 2 Samuel, God was planning to take the kingdom away from Saul's family and give it to David. This meant that David would become the king over all the land and all the people, from the very top to the very bottom of the country.

2 Samuel 3:10: To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:16

It promises an everlasting kingdom for David's lineage, while 2 Samuel 3:10 speaks of transferring the kingdom from the house of Saul to David, implying a change rather than continuity.

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 11:11-13

God tells Solomon He will give part of the kingdom to another due to disobedience, contradicting the establishment of David's kingdom over Israel and Judah continually.

1 Kings 11:11-13: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13-14

The kingdom was originally supposed to be established under Saul, showing a contradiction to the shift to David mentioned in 2 Samuel 3:10.

1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:35-37

It reaffirms the eternal covenant with David and his throne, contrasting with the notion of transfer and temporary reigns.

Psalm 89:35-37: Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. [that...: Heb. if I lie]
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