Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 3:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 3:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 3:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 2 Samuel, God chose David to be the hero who will protect the people of Israel from their enemies, like the Philistines. It's like God is saying that David is the special helper to keep everyone safe.

2 Samuel 3:18: Now then do [it]: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:19-20

These verses contradict 2 Samuel 3:18 because the Israelites originally rejected the idea of a king ruling over them, desiring to have a human king like other nations instead of God’s appointed leader.

1 Samuel 8:19-20: Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12-13

These verses contradict 2 Samuel 3:18 because they demonstrate that requesting a king was seen as a rejection of God's direct rule, which contrasts with God delivering salvation through a divinely appointed king.

1 Samuel 12:12-13: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:10-11

These verses contradict 2 Samuel 3:18 by highlighting God’s displeasure with Israel's demand for a king, which is in contrast to the enthusiasm about establishing a monarchy as noted in 2 Samuel 3:18.

Hosea 13:10-11: I will be thy king: where [is any other] that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes? [I will...: rather, Where is thy king?]

Contradiction with Judges 8:22-23

These verses contradict 2 Samuel 3:18 as Gideon refuses kingship, affirming the belief that God should rule over Israel, opposing the concept of a human king delivering salvation mentioned in 2 Samuel 3:18.

Judges 8:22-23: Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 3:18 as it points out that the people's demand for a human king was seen as a rejection of God, in contrast to the divine approval of David's rule signified in 2 Samuel 3:18.

1 Samuel 10:19: And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.
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