Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, David became more powerful and successful because God was with him. This means God helped David to become a great leader.

2 Samuel 5:10: And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts [was] with him. [went...: Heb. went, going and growing]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

This verse explains that the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, whereas 2 Samuel 5:10 emphasizes that the Lord was actively with David.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against relying on human strength, while 2 Samuel 5:10 highlights God's presence with David, suggesting divine rather than human support.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

This verse states that without the Lord, efforts are in vain, contrasting with 2 Samuel 5:10 where success is attributed to the Lord being with David, implying efforts were successful due to divine favor.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
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