Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David realized that God made him king of Israel and made his kingdom strong to help the people of Israel. God did this not just for David, but for everyone in his kingdom.

2 Samuel 5:12: And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, which contradicts the earthly kingdom recognized by David.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:8-10

Satan's offer of all the kingdoms contrasts with how God established David's kingdom.

Matthew 4:8-10: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

The people's rejection of God as king contradicts God's establishment of David’s kingship.

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.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God gave the Israelites a king in anger, contrasting the positive establishment of David's rule.

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

Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:27

The overturning of thrones contrasts with God establishing David's kingdom.

Ezekiel 21:27: I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no [more], until he come whose right it is; and I will give it [him]. [I will overturn...: Heb. Perverted, perverted, perverted, will I make it]

Contradiction with Daniel 4:17

God appoints over kingdoms who He wishes, including the lowly, contrasting with the divine favor shown explicitly to David.

Daniel 4:17: This matter [is] by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
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