Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:1
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:14 as it allows a man to write a bill of divorce, whereas David demands the return of his wife Michal, not acknowledging the possibility of divorce.
Deuteronomy 24:1: When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give [it] in her hand, and send her out of his house. [some...: Heb. matter of nakedness] [divorcement: Heb. cutting off]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 25:44
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:14 because it states Michal was given to another man, Phalti, suggesting she was no longer David's wife, while 2 Samuel 3:14 asserts his claim to her.
1 Samuel 25:44: But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which [was] of Gallim. [Phalti: also called, Phaltiel]
Contradiction with Matthew 19:9
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:14 by implying that marital union should not be broken except for adultery, but David reclaims Michal without addressing this issue.
Matthew 19:9: And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except [it be] for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:14 as it suggests a woman not to return to her former husband if she departs, yet David commands Michal's return regardless of her current marriage.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:
Paradox #1
This verse could potentially show a contradiction concerning issues of marriage and women's autonomy. It involves a situation where a wife is taken away from her current circumstances against her will, possibly conflicting with modern ideas about consent and personal agency. This reflects cultural norms from that time which might not align with today's views on individual rights.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 2 Samuel 3:14 involves the number of dowries, as it mentions David requesting back his wife Michal, stating he paid 100 Philistine foreskins for her. However, 1 Samuel 18:25-27 states that David actually collected 200 foreskins as the dowry. The inconsistency is in the number—100 versus 200.