Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when Saul's son heard that his friend Abner had died, he became very scared, and all the people of Israel were worried too. They felt like they had lost someone important who helped keep them safe.

2 Samuel 4:1: And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:6

While 2 Samuel 4:1 discusses the fear of Ish-bosheth after Saul's death, 1 Samuel 31:6 confirms that Saul and his sons were already dead, suggesting a time contradiction or confusion in the reaction timing.

1 Samuel 31:6: So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:8-9

These verses state explicitly that Ish-bosheth was made king by Abner immediately after Saul's death, but 2 Samuel 4:1 suggests a change in his strength and resolve, contradicting his earlier position of power.

2 Samuel 2:8-9: But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; [Saul's host: Heb. the host which was Saul's] [Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal]
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