Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the elders of Israel used to want David to be their king. Abner reminded them that now was the time to make David their leader, like they wanted before.

2 Samuel 3:17: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you: [in times...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day]

Contradiction with Genesis 49:10

This verse predicts the coming of a ruler from Judah, while 2 Samuel 3:17 discusses the shifting of loyalty to David from the house of Saul.

Genesis 49:10: The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him [shall] the gathering of the people [be].

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:1

God instructs Samuel to anoint David as king, which seems to contradict the ongoing negotiation in 2 Samuel 3:17 to unify Israel under David's rule, after Saul's reign.

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 Hosea 13:11

Speaks of God's displeasure with Israel having a king, whereas 2 Samuel 3:17 involves discussions to establish David's kingship.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

God tells Samuel that Israel's request for a king is a rejection of God, contrasting with 2 Samuel 3:17 where leaders want to make David king.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
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